11.3.4.2.1. Watershed degradation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is watershed degradation?

   Hint

   Think about the effect of human actions on natural resources.

2. 2.

   Name one factor that contributes to watershed degradation.

   Hint

   Consider activities that alter land use.

3. 3.

   What is watershed degradation primarily caused by?

   • Natural disasters
   • Human activities
   • Wildlife impact

   Hint

   Consider the impact of human actions.

4. 4.

   True or False: Watershed management practices can help restore degraded watersheds.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What role do management practices play?

5. 5.

   Design a watershed management plan for a rural area suffering from watershed degradation. Include community involvement strategies and sustainable practices.

   Hint

   Keep in mind local needs and the importance of sharing responsibilities among residents.

6. 6.

   Analyze the economic impacts of failing to address watershed degradation in an agricultural region.

   Hint

   Think about how agricultural failure affects not just farmers but the wider community.