Virginia Watersheds

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What is a watershed?

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The path water takes once it rains until it returns to the ocean.

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Which watershed do we live in?

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Roanoke River Watershed.

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Which watershed is above the Tennessee River Watershed?

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Big Sandy.

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Which ocean does our watershed travel to?

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Atlantic Ocean.

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The Roanoke River Watershed goes from Virginia to which other state?

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North Carolina.

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What is the definition of a river?

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A large, flowing body of water that usually empties into an ocean, sea, or lake.

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What is the role of a watershed in the water cycle?

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It collects and channels rainwater to rivers and oceans.

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Name one major river in the Roanoke River Watershed.

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Roanoke River.

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What is runoff in relation to watersheds?

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Water that flows over the ground and into streams and rivers after it rains.

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What is the importance of watersheds for ecosystems?

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They provide habitats for plants and animals and help filter water.