Watershed Flashcards

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What is a watershed?

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Watersheds are known to be areas of land that drain precipitation and snowmelt. Also called drainage basins.

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Parts of a watershed

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Lakes, rivers, tributaries, and groundwater.

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Purpose of a watershed

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To slow, filter, clean, and store water. Water health quality is impacted by watersheds.

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