11.3.4.2.3. Watershed management practices

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is water harvesting?

   Hint

   Think of how we manage water during dry seasons.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of afforestation.

   Hint

   Consider how trees affect soil stability.

3. 3.

   What is one method used in water harvesting?

   • Planting trees
   • Building tanks
   • Using pesticides

   Hint

   Think about how you would save water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Agroforestry helps to retain soil moisture.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how plants impact water in the soil.

5. 5.

   Create a watershed management plan for a hypothetical region experiencing high soil erosion. Include at least three different strategies you would implement.

   Hint

   Think about the practices we discussed.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how climate change might affect watershed management in your region. Discuss potential changes in rainfall patterns and their impact on water resources.

   Hint

   Consider how shifting weather patterns affect our water sources.