Watersheds in Virginia

VA Resources: What's a Watershed

SOL 4.8

Multiple Choice

What is a watershed?

• a shed you put water in

• an area of land that flows across, under, on its way to a stream, river or lake.

• fresh water from a river or stream that combines with salt water.

• a large stream that flows across land

Open Ended

Why do you think there are so many rivers included in the Gulf of Mexico/Mississippi River Watershed?

Open Ended

What does "We all live downstream" mean and what does it have to do with a watershed?

Watch the demo on the next slide for ideas about how to create a model.

Poll

How did this lesson help you understand what a watershed is and how they are impacted?

• Very well! I'm ready for the test!

• I feel good, but I feel like I can study a little more

• I still have questions.

• I am very confused