Rivers, Lakes, Oceans, Bays
The ocean is salt water or fresh water?
salt water
What is the biggest watershed in VA?
Chesapeake Bay
True or false: What we do with our water may impact someone else
True
In Virginia, you may find elephants (true or false)
false
What do we do with coal?
burn it for energy
What are the 4 main rivers in Virginia?
Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James
What is a watershed?
A collection place for all ground water in an area.
True or false: This is a negative way you can impact your watershed
Washing your car with multiple chemicals in the driveway
true
What is an example of a popular animal in Virginia?
Skunk, possum, deer, bear, turkey, cardinal, etc.
What do we do with sand?
What is the definition of a lake?
A large body of freshwater surrounded by land on all sides.
3
What is one way you can positively impact your watershed?
answers may vary
What can we use animal resources for?
What is granite used for?
kitchen countertops, buildings/monuments
What is a bay?
A large body of salt water that is connected to the ocean and surrounded by water on 3 sides.
Chesapeake Bay, North Carolina Sounds, Gulf of Mexico
What does the phrase, "we all live down stream" mean?
the things we do with our water can affect the people, plants, and animals, that live downstream from us.
What types of things can we do with plant resources in Virginia?
make paper products, medicine, shelter, food, fuel, oxygen
driveways
What are 4 things lakes provide?
drinking water, electricity, habitats, recreation
Which watershed do we live in?
Chesapeake Bay
Describe the watershed demonstration. What happened that made the water in the watershed so dirty?
answer will vary
false
What is limestone used for?
Asphalt roads and concrete