5.1 Watersheds & Our Rivers
Environmental Science 5. 1 I can describe the elements of a watershed and explain the history of the Detroit and Rouge Rivers.
- 1.A watershed is
- A.
An area of land that drains into a body of water,like a river or lake.
- B.
A building for storing water on industrial farms.
- C.
A tributary to a river.
- D.
A part of the sewer system that connects the water treatment center to nearby rivers and lakes.
- 2.Which of the following does NOT negatively affect the health of a watershed?
- A.
Surface runoff from roads, sidewalks, and roofs
- B.
Sewer overflow from combined sewer systems
- C.
Wilderness areas
- D.
Chemicals used on farmland
- 3.Which local river has caught fire twice in its history?
- A.
Detroit River
- B.
Rouge River
- C.
Lafayette River
- D.
Rivers can’t catch fire
- 4.Which of the following is NOT an important role of a watershed?
- A.
Filters out impurities in groundwater
- B.
Prevents flooding
- C.
Stores water underground to prevent drought
- D.
Capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- 5.The boundaries of a watershed are created by
- A.
Political boundaries like city and county lines.
- B.
Surrounding rivers and lakes.
- C.
High points in the landscape like hilltops or mountain ridges.
- D.
The largest body of water in the area.
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