Watersheds & Ecosystems

What is a watershed?

• A type of bird commonly found near water sources

• An area of land where all water drains to a common outlet.

• A musical instrument used in traditional folk songs

• A type of headwear worn by farmers

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What do we call a living community and the nonliving factors that affect it?

• biotic and abiotic

• watershed

• wetland

• ecosystem

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What is the health of an ecosystem directly related to?

• It's size

• The water Quality

• The weather

• The amount of rain

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How can humans protect water quality?

• by adding more nitrates to the water

• by knitting sweaters and baking cookies

• by increasing erosion

• by conserving water and reducing pollutants

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Describe the role of plants in maintaining a healthy watershed.

• Plants increase erosion

• Plants do not affect water quality

• Plants have a negative impact on aquatic life

• Plants reduce erosion, filter pollutants, absorb excess nutrients, stabilize soil, prevent sediment runoff, improve water quality, and provide habitat for aquatic life.

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An area of land dthat is covered by water some part of the year is a(n)...

• ecosystem

• wetland

• watershed

• estuary

How much of Virginia's landmass is located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

• 3%

• 97%

• 85%

• 60%

How does pollution affect watersheds and ecosystems?

• Pollution leads to increased biodiversity in watersheds and ecosystems

• Pollution has no impact on watersheds and ecosystems

• Pollution improves the health of aquatic life in watersheds and ecosystems

• Pollution affects watersheds and ecosystems by introducing harmful chemicals and substances, leading to water contamination, ecosystem disruption, harm to aquatic life, reduced biodiversity, and degraded ecosystem health.

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The entire land area that is drained by a stream is called a ____?

• basin

• swamp

• pond

• ecosystem

What separates the drainage basin of one stream from that of another stream?

• erosion

• point

• divide

• valley