AQS.SCI.10.A
Identify sources of water in a watershed, including rainfall, groundwater, and surface water.
Aquatic Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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sources of waterwatershedrainfallgroundwatersurface water
Skills
- identify (sources of water in a watershed) #dok1
- classify (types of water sources such as rainfall, groundwater, and surface water) #dok2
- explain (how various sources contribute to a watershed) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the sources of water found in a watershed. #dok1
- I can classify rainfall, groundwater, and surface water as sources in a watershed. #dok2
- I can explain how rainfall, groundwater, and surface water contribute to a watershed. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Watersheds collect water from multiple sources, each playing a crucial role in the aquatic ecosystem.
- Understanding the origins and movement of water through a watershed informs water management and conservation.
Essential Questions
- What are the primary sources of water in a watershed?
- How do rainfall, groundwater, and surface water contribute to the health of a watershed?
- Why is it important to identify different sources of water in a watershed?
- How do changes in water sources affect the aquatic ecosystem within a watershed?