What is a watershed?
Virginia Watersheds

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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the longest river in Virginia?
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The James River.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which major body of water do rivers from Virginia flow into via the Mississippi River?
Back
Gulf of Mexico.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the names of three major rivers in Virginia?
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York River, James River, Rappahannock River.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which river is NOT a river in Virginia?
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Mississippi River.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a drainage basin?
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A drainage basin is another term for a watershed, where water collects and drains into a specific body of water.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the Chesapeake Bay in relation to Virginia rivers?
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The Chesapeake Bay is where the York, James, and Rappahannock Rivers flow into.
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