watershed crossword no BAP

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Across
  1. 6. Low-lying areas adjacent to rivers or streams that are prone to flooding when water levels rise.
  2. 10. the process by which sediment, such as sand, silt, and clay, is deposited in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, often impacting water quality and aquatic habitats.
  3. 11. The process by which water is removed or directed off of an area, typically referring to the movement of surface water through channels or pipes.
  4. 15. a mass of ice and overlying snow that moves slowly down a mountain slope under the influence of gravity
  5. 17. a tornado over water that is over 72 mph (119 km/h)
  6. 19. The careful management and protection of natural resources, including water, land, and wildlife, to prevent depletion or degradation.
  7. 20. low-lying area of land where the soil is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, creating unique habitats for diverse plant and animal species.
Down
  1. 1. an area of land in which all water present eventually drains into one large main water body
  2. 2. AN AREA WITH A SMALL LOCALIZED CLIMATE THAT DIFFERS FROM THE CLIMATE AROUND IT
  3. 3. The introduction of harmful or toxic substances into the environment, such as chemicals, sewage, or plastic, which can adversely affect water quality and ecosystems.
  4. 4. A natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, that flows towards an ocean, sea, or a lake
  5. 5. the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.
  6. 7. The natural environment or home of a particular plant or animal species, including the physical elements such as water, shelter, and food sources.
  7. 8. refers to the land area drained by a river and its tributaries.
  8. 9. The variety of life forms found in a particular ecosystem or habitat, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, which contributes to the resilience and stability of ecosystems.
  9. 12. The scientific study of water, including its distribution, movement, and properties, both on the Earth's surface and underground.
  10. 13. a cycle that collects precipitation, which then flows through rivers and streams, eventually returning to the ocean or evaporating back into the atmosphere.
  11. 14. a geographic feature that separates one watershed from another it could be a ridge, hill, or even a mountain range.
  12. 16. The flow of water, often from precipitation, over the land surface and into streams, rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water.
  13. 18. An underground layer of permeable rock or sediment that holds groundwater and supplies wells and springs with water.