Rio's Journey Through Water Ecosystems

The video follows Rio, a raindrop, on a journey through the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Starting in the Appalachian Mountains, Rio travels downhill, meeting various wildlife and encountering pollution from farms and cities. The journey highlights the importance of riparian buffers, wetlands, and oyster reefs in filtering pollutants. The video concludes by emphasizing the role everyone plays in maintaining watershed health.

Where does Rio the raindrop's journey begin?

• Cascade Range

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

What animals does Rio meet in the river?

• Birds, deer, and beavers

• Elephants and giraffes

• Lions and tigers

• Kangaroos and koalas

What is the problem with cows cooling off in the river?

• They drink too much water

• They use the river as a bathroom

• They scare away fish

• They block the flow of water

What is a riparian buffer zone?

• A zone for swimming

• A zone for fishing

• A zone of trees and plants that keep streams cool and clean

• A zone where cows can graze

What happens to Rio in the rocky rapids?

• He gets stuck

• He evaporates

• He moves quickly downstream

• He slows down

What kind of pollution do raindrops pick up in the city?

• Fresh air

• Dirt, oil, and other harmful materials

• Leaves and twigs

• Clean water

How do wetlands help Rio and his friends?

• By speeding up their journey

• By filtering and cleaning the water

• By providing food

• By blocking their path

What do oysters do in the water?

• They produce pearls

• They filter water in search of algae

• They swim around

• They scare away predators

Where does Rio's journey end?

• In the ocean

• In a pond

• In the Bay

• In a lake

What can you do to help protect the Chesapeake Bay?

• Pollute the rivers

• Ignore the problem

• Plant riparian buffer zones

• Use more plastic