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6.8b Watersheds
Virginia's Watershed Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The three main watersheds in Virginia are... | The Chesapeake Bay, The North Carolina Sounds, The Gulf of Mexico |
| ___________ form the transition zone between dry land and bodies of water. | Wetlands |
| A _____ is the land that water flows across, under, or through on its way to a stream, river, lake, wetland, or other body of water. | watershed |
| Areas of higher elevations, such as ridgelines and ________ separate watersheds. | divides |
| Wetlands perform important water-quality functions, including _____. | -reducing erosion by slowing down run-off -filter sediment and break down pollution, -provide habitats for a variety of plants and animals |
| Wetlands provide _____ for wildlife and fish and nesting and resting areas for migratory birds. | food and shelter |
| Wetlands are a ___________________ zone between dry land and bodies of water. | transition |
| In Prince William County is located in the ____________ watershed. | Chesapeake Bay |
| If very few macroinvertebrates are in a water sample, it would indicate poor water quality. Likely this could be attributed to ___________. | pollution |
| What two Prince William County rivers contribute to the Chesapeake Bay watershed? | Occoquan River and Potomac River |
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