Multiple choice

The land area that supplies water to a river system is called a/an

  1. aquifer.

  2. artesian well.

  3. groundwater.

  4. watershed.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A watershed is the land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers. An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing rock.