4.8 Earth's Resources

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What is a bay?

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A vast indentation in the shoreline with deep water and land on three sides.

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What is a river?

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A large natural stream of fresh water that flows along a path.

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What is a natural forest?

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A large area of trees and plants that grow naturally without human planting.

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What is a watershed?

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An area of land over which surface water flows to a single collection place.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which bay is our watershed?

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Chesapeake Bay.

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What is a lake?

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A large body of freshwater surrounded by land.

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What is a resource?

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A source of supply or support that can be drawn upon when needed.

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What is the difference between saltwater and freshwater?

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Saltwater contains a higher concentration of salt, while freshwater has low salt concentration.

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What is an estuary?

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A coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5