Official Site of the City of Tahlequah, Oklahoma

City of Tahlequah

Stormwater
Quiz

Question #1 - A Watershed Is :

A. When you perspire.

B. A small roofed structure to redirect rainfall.

C. The volume of water lost during exercise.

D. An area of land that drains downslope to a given point usually a stream or river.

Question #2 - Storm drains are connected to :

A. Sewage system to be treated.

B. A pipe that drains to a local stream.

C. A septic system.

Question #3 - Tahlequah’s Town Branch Creek is impaired for :

A. Ecoli (bacteria).

B. Phosphorus.

C. Turbidity.

D. Dissolved oxygen.

Question #4 - What can I do to improve local water quality?

A. Do not overuse fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.

B. Keep your vehicle maintained to prevent leaks.

C. Pick up trash to keep it out of local waterways.

D. All of the above.

Question #5 - What percentage of the earth’s water is freshwater?

A. 3%

B. 15%

C. 35%

D. 50%