Virginia's Natural Resources

Why did the author include the map?

• It shows how many plants and animals live in the Chesapeake Bay.

• It shows how polluted the water is.

• It shows readers the size and location of the Chesapeake Bay.

• It shows why it is important to keep watersheds healthy.

Which question is answered in paragraph 1?

• How many watersheds are located in Virginia?

• How can you keep watersheds clean?

• Why should we care about watersheds?

• What is a watershed?

Which sentence about this passage is an opinion?

• Virginia is home to three major watersheds.

• Every inch of the planet is in one watershed or another.

• Conserving water and picking up liter is too much work.

• Humans and animal rely on clean water to survive.

What paragraph would you look in to find out how you can help keep watersheds clean?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which of the following is NOT a fact about watersheds?

• If you live in the desert, you are not part of a watershed.

• Every inch of the planet is in one watershed or another.

• The Chesapeake Bay Watershed includes land from six different states.

• All four of Virginia's major rivers flow into the same watershed.

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Cause -------> Effect

? -------> Waterhseds become polluted

• Taking shorter showers conserves water.

• Oil, pesticides, and litter are carried into streams by surface water.

• Plants, animals, and fish are harmed by polluted water.

• Every part of the world is located in a watershed.

A​ ​ (a)   forest is one that is created by humans.

• cultivated
• natural
• pine
• wild

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Which one of the following is NOT a benefit of plants?

• Release Oxygen

• Provide Habitats

• Hold Soil In Place to Reduce Erosion

• Tools

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What is the state tree for Virginia?

• Pine Tree

• Dogwood Tree

• Maple Tree

• Palm Tree

What is the state bird for Virginia?

• Cardinal

• Parrot

• Blue Jay

• Robin