Watershed Explorer
Explore the components and functions of a watershed with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may ask you to refer to the watershed diagram provided.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet such as a river, lake, or ocean. It's like a giant funnel!
1. A watershed is an area of land that drains all the and rainfall to a common outlet.
2. The boundary that separates one watershed from another is called a .
3. Water that flows over the land surface is called .
4. Which of the following is NOT typically found within a watershed?
Rivers
Lakes
Mountains
Oceans
5. All the water in a watershed eventually flows to the same place.
True
False
6. Explain why it is important to protect watersheds.