4.8 VA Natural Resources Test Review

An example in Virginia of a natural large stream of flowing freshwater is called the James —

• River

• Reservoir

• Bay

• Lake

• Pond

Runoff from which of the following surfaces would have a negative affect on the watershed?

• Forest floor

• Grass

• Bare soil

• Mulch

Fresh and salt water mix to form what kind of water?

• Fresh

• Brackish

• Salt

• Polluted

Using the map, which major watershed area does the York River flow into?

• Carolina Sound

• Mississippi River

• Chesapeake Bay

• Pacific Ocean

Which person is NOT helping the water quality of a watershed?

• A girl is cleaning up after her pet.

• A boy is planting grass near the riverbank.

• A man added extra fertilizer to his lawn.

• A woman is picking up trash near the lake.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of water pollution?

• Animal waste

• Soil erosion

• Tree growth

• Fertilizer

What kind of water is in Virginia's rivers?

• Fresh water

• Stagnant water

• Brackish water

• Salt water

A watershed is —

• a geographic area where all water eventually drains into a common body of water

• a small building that holds water to be used

• the ocean waves that bring up pieces of sand and shells to the beach area

• a body of water that is clean and unpolluted

The Potomac, Rappahannock, James and York rivers flow into the —

• The Atlantic Ocean

• Roanoke River

• Chesapeake Bay

• North Carolina Sounds

Which of the following is NOT a pollutant?

• Pet litter

• Trash

• Oxygen

• Fertilizer