Virginia Watersheds (P5)

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Name the watershed located at location #2.

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Rappahannock

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Name the watershed located at location #7.

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Roanoke

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Which watershed is the southern part of Virginia a part of?

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North Carolina Sound Watershed

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Name the watershed located at location #3.

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York

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Name the watershed located at location #8.

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New

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What is the significance of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

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The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is significant because it is the largest estuary in the United States and supports a diverse ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What are the main rivers in the Shenandoah-Potomac Watershed?

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The main rivers include the Shenandoah River and the Potomac River.

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How do watersheds affect local ecosystems?

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Watersheds affect local ecosystems by influencing water quality, habitat availability, and the distribution of plant and animal species.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the role of the James River in Virginia's watersheds?

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The James River is a major river in Virginia that flows into the Chesapeake Bay and is part of the James River Watershed.