Watersheds

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What is a floodplain?

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A flat area near a river that floods periodically.

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What is the process called when land is washed away by flowing water?

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Erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the largest watershed in Virginia?

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The Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

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Where does all water eventually empty into?

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An ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the significance of ridges or divides in a watershed?

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They separate different watersheds.

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Define a watershed.

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An area of land that drains rainwater and snowmelt into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role do watersheds play in the water cycle?

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Watersheds collect and channel precipitation, influencing the flow of water to larger bodies of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How can human activities impact watersheds?

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Human activities such as urban development, agriculture, and deforestation can lead to pollution, erosion, and altered water flow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the difference between a watershed and a drainage basin?

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A watershed is a specific area that drains into a single outlet, while a drainage basin can refer to a larger area that includes multiple watersheds.

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What is runoff in the context of watersheds?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and into streams and rivers after precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4