6th Grade .8 Level 1

What is a watershed?

• A type of plant found in Virginia

• A land area that drains into a body of water

• A type of animal habitat

• A weather pattern

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VA.6.8.a

Which of the following is a feature of Virginia's watershed systems?

• They are all the same size

• They have specific features

• They are only found in urban areas

• They do not affect the environment

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VA.6.8.b

What is the Chesapeake Bay?

• A mountain range

• A desert

• An estuary

• A forest

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VA.6.8.c

Which of the following factors can influence the health of a watershed system?

• Only natural processes

• Only human activities

• Both natural processes and human activities

• Neither natural processes nor human activities

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VA.6.8.d

What does a watershed drain into?

• A mountain

• A body of water

• A desert

• A forest

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VA.6.8.a

Which of the following is true about Virginia's watershed systems?

• They are all identical

• They have unique features

• They are only found in coastal areas

• They do not support wildlife

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VA.6.8.b

What important function does the Chesapeake Bay serve?

• It is a desert habitat

• It is an estuary with many important functions

• It is a mountain range

• It is a forest reserve

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VA.6.8.c

Which of the following is a biotic factor that can influence a watershed system?

• Rocks

• Water

• Plants

• Soil

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VA.6.8.d

What is the primary function of a watershed?

• To create mountains

• To drain water into a body of water

• To produce electricity

• To provide shelter for animals

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VA.6.8.a

How are Virginia's watershed systems characterized?

• By their uniformity

• By their specific features

• By their lack of water

• By their desert-like conditions

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VA.6.8.b