WorksheetsWatershed
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 19mins
spraying fertilizers and pesticides
destroying habitats
building many roads and parking lots
ridgeline
estuary
river system
in a forest
near a large farm
at the top of the mountain
because of the effect they can have on the environment.
Which of the following is a possible negative effect of the use
of these chemicals on the environment?
These chemicals are expensive to produce.
Pollution from humans has a _________
negative impact on stream health
positive impact on stream health
no impact on stream health
Areas of land (high elevation) that separates one watershed from another
flood plains
River systems
Ridgelines OR divides
watersheds
More trees, shrubs, and plants
more paved surfaces like roads and parking lots
What is it called when creeks and smaller rivers join together to make a larger river?
River Systems
Estuary
Watershed
Flood Plain
What is a small creek or stream that feeds into a larger river called?
Tributary
Estuary
Bay
Watershed
What is Point Source Pollution?
When you cannot trace the direct source of pollution
When you can trace the point of the source
Use the map. Which state is NOT included in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
New York
What type of water is found in estuaries like the Chesapeake Bay?
Fresh Water Only
Salt Water Only
A mixture of Fresh and Salt Water
Why are Buffer Zones beneficial to wildlife?
The trees and shrubs slow down runoff, hold sediment in place, and prevent erosion.
They prevent people from littering near streams rivers and lakes.
