Virginia's Water Resources

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What type of water is found in the James River?

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Fresh water.

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Which land surface positively affects water quality?

Back

Grassy field.

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Which river does NOT flow into the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

Back

Mississippi.

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What is a watershed?

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An area over which surface water (and the materials it carries) flows to a single collection place.

Front

True or False: A geographical area where all water drains to the same larger body of water is called a watershed.

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True.

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What is the main source of fresh water in Virginia?

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Rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

Front

Name one major river in Virginia.

Back

James River.

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What is the role of wetlands in Virginia's water resources?

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They filter pollutants and provide habitat for wildlife.

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How does urban development affect water quality?

Back

It can increase runoff and pollution.

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What is the Chesapeake Bay?

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A large estuary where fresh water from rivers meets salt water from the ocean.