Practice Watershed And Catchment Concepts (1.6)

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the definition of a watershed?
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Think of where water collects after it rains.
Question 2.
Name one type of watershed.
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Consider the size of the area!
3Question 3.
What is a watershed?
- A type of plant
- A land area draining to a common outlet
- A weather phenomenon
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Think about where rainwater gathers.
4Question 4.
True or False: Macros watersheds are smaller than micro watersheds.
- True
- False
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Remember the classification by size.
Question 5.
A 500 km² area is classified as a micro watershed. If heavy rainfall occurs leading to a runoff of 300mm, calculate the total runoff volume in cubic meters.
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Remember that volume = area times height.
Question 6.
Discuss how urban development can alter the characteristics and functionality of a watershed.
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Consider changes in land use.

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