Chesapeake Watershed

What is a watershed?

• Land that collects & channels water

• Shape of the land

• A natural stream of water

• River & its tributaries

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Which state is NOT included in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

• Virginia

• West Virginia

• Delaware

• North Carolina

Which of the following watersheds is the largest?

• Potomac Shenandoah Watershed

• Chesapeake Bay States

• Chesapeake Bay Watershed

• Shenandoah Watershed

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The moving of land by the action of wind, water or other natural processes is called...

• Tributary

• Erosion

• Divide

• Deposition

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Which important role do trees play in the health of the bay?

• Create shade

• They are pretty

• Help stop erosion

• Provide lumber

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Wetlands include all of the following EXCEPT

• marshes

• swamps

• bogs

• prairies

Which of these is NOT one of the top three factors contributing to the poor health of the bay?

• Phosphorous

• Litter

• Sediment

• Nitrogen

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The health of an ecosystem is directly related to the...

• Air Quality

• Water Quality

• Amount of animals in the area

• Amount of food in the area

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How many gallons of water can one oyster filter per day?

• 10 gallons

• 1000 gallons

• 100 gallons

• 50 gallons

What is the purpose of the Clean Water Act of 1972?

• Allows the government to regulate air emissions

• Allows the government to regulate pollution into water

• Help restore Oysters

• To force teachers to clean the bay