Question 1

What is a watershed?

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An area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet

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A structure built across a river to control water flow

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The top layer of a body of water

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A storage area for water

Question 2

Why is it important to keep watersheds clean?

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To protect the water quality for people, plants, and animals

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To prevent the water from freezing

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To increase the amount of rainfall

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To make the landscape look more attractive

Question 3

What happens when a watershed is polluted?

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It can harm the plants and animals that depend on the water

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It increases the water temperature to help aquatic life

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It creates more water in the watershed

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It makes the water clearer

Question 4

Which of the following activities can reduce pollution in a watershed?

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Planting trees along riverbanks

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Building more parking lots close to rivers

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Dumping waste materials into streams

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Using more fertilizers on lawns

Question 5

What is the main role of a watershed?

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To collect and channel precipitation to rivers, lakes, and oceans

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To store water underground

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To heat water naturally before it reaches the ocean

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To prevent rainfall from reaching the earth

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a way to help protect our watersheds?

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Throwing garbage into streams to reduce landfill use

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Planting native plants to prevent soil erosion

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Installing rain barrels to collect rainwater

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Using less fertilizer on gardens and lawns

Question 7

What does a water cycle show?

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How water moves from the earth to the air and back again

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How fish migrate across different bodies of water

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The process of cleaning water for drinking

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How water stays in one place without moving

Question 8

What action can people take to directly increase water conservation in their community?

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Fixing leaky faucets and pipes

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Leaving the water running while brushing teeth

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Taking longer showers

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Watering gardens at noon on hot days

Question 9

Why are wetlands important to a watershed?

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They filter pollutants from water and provide habitat for wildlife

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They increase the speed of water flow to the ocean

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They prevent all forms of plant life from growing

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They are the primary source of drinking water

Question 10

What is one way humans can negatively affect a watershed?

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By paving large areas and reducing the land's ability to absorb water

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By planting trees and increasing green spaces

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By conserving water and using it wisely

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By cleaning up litter and recycling

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