Intro to Envirothon

What is the primary source of water for most streams and rivers in Northeast Ohio? (aquatics)

• Rainwater only

• Snowmelt only

• Groundwater and precipitation

• Lake Erie

Which is shown in this image, is native to Ohio, and is commonly found in cool, fast-moving streams? (aquatics)

• Rainbow Trout

• Largemouth Bass

• Brook Trout

• Bluegill

What is the name of the government agency that monitors water quality in Ohio? (aquatics)

• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

• USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

• NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

• DNR (Department of Natural Resources)

What aquatic plant (shown in this image) is often found in Ohio wetlands and helps filter pollutants from water? (aquatics)

• Reeds

• Cattails

• Pampas grass

• Bulrushes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of these best describes a “riparian buffer”? (aquatics)

• A barrier to stop flooding

• A type of dam

• Vegetated area next to a stream that helps protect water quality

• A stormwater runoff pipe

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is Ohio’s most common tree species by number? (forestry)

• Sugar Maple

• Red Oak

• Yellow Poplar

• American Beech

Which tree species' leaf is shown in this image? (forestry)

• Red oak

• Eastern Hemlock

• Black Walnut

• Sugar maple

What is the tool called that is used to measure the diameter of a tree? (forestry)

• Clinometer

• Soil auger

• Diameter tape

• Increment borer

In forest succession, what type of species typically appear first after a disturbance? (forestry)

• Climax species

• Invasive species

• Shade-tolerant species

• Pioneer species

Approximately what percentage of Ohio's land is forested? (forestry)

• 5%

• 25%

• 50%

• 90%