11.3.4.2.2. Objectives of Watershed Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one key objective of watershed management?

   Hint

   Think about restoring something to help it be useful again.

2. 2.

   Name a practice that helps reduce soil erosion.

   Hint

   What do we call planting trees?

3. 3.

   What is a primary goal of watershed management?

   • Rehabilitation of Fisheries
   • Minimizing Soil Erosion
   • Urban Development

   Hint

   Think about what happens when soil is washed away.

4. 4.

   True or False: Watersheds are only important for agricultural use.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how watersheds impact various community needs.

5. 5.

   Devise a plan for a small community struggling with flooding issues due to poor watershed management. Describe your approach.

   Hint

   Consider different strategies used in successful watershed management.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of soil erosion on agricultural productivity. How can watershed management strategies mitigate this?

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between soil health and crop success.