Virginia Natural Resources and Watersheds

Which watershed is the blue shaded section on the map? (Hint, we live here!)

• North Carolina Sounds

• Gulf of Mexico

• Chesapeake Bay

Something that is found in nature and can be used by people.

• Natural Resources

• Human-made Resources

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Lumber (wood) is a...

• Natural Resource

• Human-Made Resource

The area of land over which surface water flows to a single collection place.

• Waterfall

• Water Park

• Watershed

What role do Virginia's forests play in the water cycle?

• They increase evaporation rates.

• They reduce groundwater levels.

• They help in the filtration and purification of water.

• They prevent rainfall.

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Which Virginia river is known for its role in both water supply and recreation?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Shenandoah River

• Thames River

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What role do forests play in Virginia's ecosystem?

• They contribute to soil erosion.

• They provide habitats and food for wildlife.

• They decrease air quality.

• They have no role in the ecosystem.

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What is the name of the watershed that we are a part of?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Chesapeake Bay

• Appalachian Plateau

• Potomac River

Which river is a major water resource in Virginia?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• James River

• Rio Grande

What is the primary purpose of watersheds?

• To provide habitats for aquatic life

• To drain rainwater into the ocean

• To collect and filter water before it reaches larger bodies of water

• To prevent soil erosion

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