Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a watershed?
A
Topographic catchment that drains all water received from upstream areas to a single point downstream
2
Q
Are all watersheds created equal?
A
No 2 are the same (maybe similar) diversity a funtion of many biophysical factors. scale is very important
3
Q
What are some types of natural disturbances?
A
Landslides, floods, wind, fire, insects
4
Q
What are the 5 components of a Watershed assessment procedure?
A
1) Hillslopes (Mass wasting)
2) Surface Erosion (Landslides, roads)
3) Peak Flows
4) Riparian Conditions
5) Stream channels
