VS 4.8 VA Watersheds

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Watershed

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The area over which water flows and collects in one place

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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A long, ribbon-like waterway that flows to the ocean is called a _______. Options: river, lake, ocean, bay

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river

Front

Which watershed covers about half of Virginia? (Hint: it flows through 6 states & serves 18 million people)

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Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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Which is NOT a Virginia river? Options: James, Shenandoah, Mississippi, Potomac

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Mississippi

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What impact does adding pollutants to one mini watershed have on Virginia's waterways?

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Organisms are effected

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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A body of water that is surrounded on 3 sides by LAND & flowers into a larger body of water is called a ________

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Bay

Front

"We all live downstream" means...

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Our water quality depends on what happens to the watershed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Mrs. Willocks lives in Riverton, her house is marked with an X. What is her watershed address?

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Otter Stream, Snake River, Dog River, Crab River, Great Ocean

Front

What direction does the water flow in Riverton?

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East to West

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What mini watershed is Winchester located in? Options: NC Sound, Shenandoah-Potomac, Roanoke, Rappahannock

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Shenandoah-Potomac