WorksheetsWatershed Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the main purpose of a watershed?
To grow plants
To collect water
To build houses
To catch animals
What means small streams that feed into larger ones in a watershed? (Hint: This one should be a new word!)
Tributaries
Rivers
Lakes
Ponds
What do slopes in a watershed do?
Hold water
Run water down
Grow trees
Soak up rain
What is an example of a low point (a dip) in a watershed?
Mountain
Valley
Hill
Tree
What is one way water moves in a watershed?
It flies
It flows
It jumps
It dances
What is the purpose of a river in a watershed?
To carry water to bigger bodies of water (example: the ocean)
To stop water from moving
To make water disappear
To freeze water
What natural elements are involved in a watershed?
Rain and snow
Fire and smoke
Wind and dust
Sun and moon
What is the final destination of water in a watershed?
Bigger bodies of water
The sky
The desert
The forest
Which body of water is located at the bottom of the diagram?
Ocean
Pond
Lake
Sea
What is the purpose of the buildings shown in the diagram?
To show urban/city areas
To show wildlife habitats
To show agricultural fields
To show amusement parks
How do watersheds help forests and grasslands?
Make them dry
Keep them warm
Keep them healthy
Make them dark
How do watersheds help keep the air for some animals?
Dry
Hot
Moist
Cold
Which of the following is one of the Great Lakes?
Lake Victoria
Lake Superior
Lake Baikal
Lake Tanganyika
What was the Ottawa River used for long ago?
A route for fur traders
A place for swimming
A fishing spot
A hiking trail
Try your best to draw a watershed! (No worries if you can only do a rough one - this is not art class!!!)
