Virginia Watersheds

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common body of water, like a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is the largest watershed in Virginia?

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The James River Watershed.

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What type of water do Lakes & Rivers contain?

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Freshwater.

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What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater has low concentrations of salt, while saltwater, like that in oceans, has high concentrations of salt.

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What is the purpose of a watershed?

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Watersheds help collect and channel water, supporting ecosystems and providing water for human use.

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Name one major watershed in Virginia.

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The Roanoke River Watershed.

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What is a river?

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A natural large stream of flowing freshwater.

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What is the Chesapeake Bay?

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Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary in Virginia that connects to the Atlantic Ocean.

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What is the Mississippi River Watershed?

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A large watershed that drains into the Mississippi River, covering parts of several states.

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What are the North Carolina Sounds?

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A group of estuaries located along the coast of North Carolina.