Reference no: EM133195503 , Length: Word count: 3 Pages
Question 1: What is a watershed and why is it important to divide them into smallest tributaries?
Question 2: What is the name of your assigned watershed? Do you have a favorite watershed (in or out of Alabama)? How much water goes through your river, per day (estimated)?
Question 3: What is the soil and rock type underlying our watershed? (There may be more than one; you can differentiate if you like.)
Question 4: What are one endangered plant and four threatened or endangered animals in your watershed? Include the scientific name, the common name(s), and a picture of each species.
Question 5: What are the major towns in your watershed, and their populations?
Question 6: Identify two important historical events or points involving your watershed. Source:
Question 7: Identify any impaired tributaries to your watershed, and what they are impaired for (and why, if you can find it).
Question 8: Identify any watershed protection groups associated with your watershed (at least one, and usually more).
Question 9: Are there any special locations or recreations associated with your watershed? (Bass tournament fishing, whitewater rafting, sturgeon runs, whatever)
Question 10: Include a map that shows your watershed in relationship to Alabama. Find two major tributaries to your watershed and name those, as well.