Cape Fear Watersheds, pollutants & riparian buffers - NCSeaGrant

What is the primary focus of the new project mentioned in the text?

• Forecasting the effects of stormwater runoff

• Building new dams

• Increasing urban development

• Reducing agricultural land

How many miles of streams and rivers are in the Cape Fear River Basin?

• 8,500 miles

• 10,500 miles

• 6,500 miles

• 4,500 miles

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which cities are mentioned as part of the Cape Fear River Basin?

• Greensboro and Durham

• Chapel Hill and Cary

• Raleigh and Charlotte

• Asheville and Boone

What is the main challenge posed by climate change to the Cape Fear River Basin?

• Less rainfall

• Decreased urban development

• Increased agricultural land

• More extreme flooding and droughts

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are riparian buffers?

• Agricultural fields

• Concrete barriers along rivers

• Areas of forested land surrounding water bodies

• Urban development zones

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the width of the riparian buffers required in some North Carolina watersheds?

• 30 feet

• 40 feet

• 50 feet

• 60 feet

What pollutants are primarily found in the upper half of the Cape Fear River Basin?

• Nitrogen and phosphorus

• Heavy metals

• Sediment

• Plastic waste

What is a primary source of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Cape Fear River Basin?

• Industrial waste

• Urban development

• Residential waste

• Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the projected increase in urban areas in the Piedmont region by 2060?

• 165%

• 150%

• 100%

• 125%

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the main benefit of riparian buffers according to the article?

• Promoting urban development

• Blocking pollutants from waterways

• Increasing agricultural yield

• Reducing air pollution

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5