6th Grade .8 Level 2

What is a watershed?

• A large body of water like an ocean or sea

• The land area that drains into a body of water

• A type of water storage facility

• A small pond or lake

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VA.6.8.a

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

• They are all identical in size and shape

• They have specific features unique to each system

• They only drain into the Atlantic Ocean

• They are all man-made

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VA.6.8.b

What is the Chesapeake Bay classified as?

• A freshwater lake

• A river

• An estuary

• A mountain range

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VA.6.8.c

How do human activities influence the health of a watershed system?

• They have no impact

• They can only improve the health of the watershed

• They can both positively and negatively affect the watershed

• They only negatively affect the watershed

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VA.6.8.d

Which of the following is an example of a natural process that influences a watershed?

• Building a dam

• Planting trees

• Erosion

• Constructing roads

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VA.6.8.d

What role does the Chesapeake Bay play in the ecosystem?

• It serves no significant ecological function

• It acts as a desert habitat

• It provides important habitats for various species

• It is a source of freshwater for the entire United States

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VA.6.8.c

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

• Soil composition

• Water temperature

• Fish population

• Rock formations

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VA.6.8.d

What is one way that watersheds are important to humans?

• They are only important for recreational activities

• They provide a source of drinking water

• They have no importance to human life

• They are only used for industrial waste disposal

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VA.6.8.a

Which watershed system is the largest in Virginia?

• The Mississippi River watershed

• The Chesapeake Bay watershed

• The Colorado River watershed

• The Amazon River watershed

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VA.6.8.b

How does the Chesapeake Bay benefit the economy?

• It has no economic impact

• It supports industries like fishing and tourism

• It is a major source of oil production

• It is used primarily for waste disposal

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VA.6.8.c