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6.8b Watersheds

Virginia's Watershed Systems

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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
A watershed is the _____ area through which water flows across the land and drains into a common body of water.  geographic
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
Turbidity is a test for water quality. If water is dark, muddy having high turbidity, it can cause what to happen? Name two It reduces sunlight. It negatively affects plant growth.
Salinity is the measure of how much salt is in the water. True or false True
If water quality is good, water should have a pH of ____. 7
If very few macroinvertebrates in a water sample it would indicate poor water quality. Likely this would 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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