Watersheds💧 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the continental divides?
A
The highest parts of North America
2
Q
What is a watershed?
A
An area surrounded by high land and draine two hills that Conner to one place where the water is drained.
3
Q
How does a watershed conservation authorities help preserve and plan for our water use?
A
CAs act as caretakers if watersheds, balancing human and economic needs with the needs of the natural environment.
4
Q
What is bioremediation?
A
The use of living things to remove contaminants from s polluted environment.
5
Q
How can bioremediation help clean up water that is polluted in a watershed?
A
It helps correct pollution problems.
As aquatic plants grow they accumulate the metals. Removing the contaminated plants removes these toxins from the water.
