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Watersheds
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Watershed/ drainage basin | its an area of water |
| Divide | The divide between the watersheds |
| Perennial stream | a nearly year round flow ( 90% or more )! |
| Intermitent stream | 50% or less, only during wet season |
| Ephemeral stream | occurs during and shortly after extreme precipitation or snowmelt conditions! |
| Uplands | largest portion of a watershed, collect water from precipitation |
| Stream order | Stream flow, of how big or small it is |