Worksheet 1a – Catchment characteristics
Complete the following details:
Name
Name of Instructor
Instructions
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When finished, print it and keep it with the other forms and records. You may be required to submit this document as part
of your evidence of learning for this task. Please check with your instructor or team leader.
Topography: the physical features of the ‘lay of the land’ – elevation, slope, shape.
Hydrography: the physical features of the water – location, direction of flow, depth, volume.
Soil types:
Drainage patterns:
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Land cover:
Animal habitats:
Complete the following table about what will impact on your catchment area and add information
specific to your catchment.
Activity
Impact on catchment
Land and tree clearing
Agricultural activities
Cattle grazing and access to streams
Land development
Identify at least three sources of contaminants:
Point sources
1.
2.
3.
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Diffuse or non-point sources
1.
2.
3.
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