Watersheds/ Catchment Areas/ Drainage Basins Flashcards
1
Q
What is a watershed ?
A
Watersheds is an area where lakes, and rivers flow into the same body of water
2
Q
What are the limits of watersheds determined by?
A
Natural boundaries! (the tops of mountains and hills)
3
Q
What are the factors that affect the flow of water inside a watershed? (There’s 5)
A
- Topography: the shape, slope, terrain of the area
- Geology: the type, depth, structure of rock
- Climate: the amount of rain, snow, wind and temperature
- Vegetation: the density and diversity of plants
- Human interference: agriculture, industries, and urban development
