🏞️ Category 1: Belize River Basics
What is the largest watershed in Belize?
Belize River Watershed
What activity causes habitat loss and disrupts the water cycle?
Deforestation
What’s one proposed solution to combat deforestation?
Reforestation and forest management
Name one of the major cities supported by the Belize River.
Belize City, Belmopan, San Ignacio
What type of pollution comes from pesticides and fertilizers?
Agricultural runoff
What’s a method to reduce agricultural impact on the watershed?
Eco-friendly agriculture
What are two major rivers that feed into the Belize River?
Macal River and Mopan River
Name two negative effects of pollution on the Belize River.
Degraded water quality, harm to aquatic life
What kind of community involvement is encouraged to protect the watershed?
Community engagement and education
What are three minor creeks that connect to the Belize River?
Iguana Creek, Teakettle Creek, Barton Creek
What are two effects of improper waste disposal near the river?
Water contamination, health risks
Name two villages that lie along the Belize River.
Roaring Creek, Burrell Boom
What is the approximate size of the Belize River Watershed in acres?
1,499,143.529 acres
How does climate change impact the Belize River ecosystem?
Floods, droughts, changes in temperature and water flow
What is the main ethnic group in Burrell Boom village?
Creole – 50.8%