What is a watershed?

A. The portion of a hillside that stores groundwater

B. A system of reservoirs and pumping stations

C. The portion of a hillside that sheds water

D. An area that drains into a common stream or river

E. A system of dams and aqueducts

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Adalyn

1 October, 04:58

What is a watershed?

A. The portion of a hillside that stores groundwater

B. A system of reservoirs and pumping stations

C. The portion of a hillside that sheds water

D. An area that drains into a common stream or river

E. A system of dams and aqueducts

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Reilly Bird · Answer 1

Answer: D. An area that drains into a common stream or river

Explanation: A watershed is a land area that channels rainfall, condensed water and snowmelt into common streams and rivers, and subsequently it flows into bays and the ocean. The topography determines the direction and how water flows.

What is a watershed?A. The portion of a hillside that stores groundwaterB. A system of reservoirs and pumping stationsC. The portion of a hillside that sheds waterD. An area that drains into a common stream or riverE. A system of dams and aqueducts

What is a watershed?

A. The portion of a hillside that stores groundwater

B. A system of reservoirs and pumping stations

C. The portion of a hillside that sheds water

D. An area that drains into a common stream or river

E. A system of dams and aqueducts