Earth Systems & Resources
Which factor impacts the amount of runoff absorbed by soil in a watershed?
When considering social aspects, what is a potential drawback of creating large-scale marine protected areas (MPAs) within coastal watersheds?
Introducing riparian buffers with native plant species along agricultural fields predominantly affects watersheds by doing what?
Which of the following is a primary function of a watershed?
Which of the following would most likely be a point source of pollution in a watershed?
What happens when streams and rivers diverge in a watershed?
What is the relationship between slopes and runoff in a watershed?
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If a community living upstream from a commercial fishery wants to reduce sedimentation in the watershed, which practice would likely be most effective while balancing economic and ecological needs?
What process in the nitrogen cycle is primarily responsible for removing excess nitrates from wastewater before it reenters rivers or lakes?
Which human activity is most directly responsible for increasing nutrient loads in freshwater ecosystems?