Review: Watersheds
An area of land that is saturated with water for the majority of the year, and supports plant species adapted to living in wet environments, is called what? Desert Lake Watershed Wetland
High levels of runoff are associated with which of the following land areas? Forests Grasslands Urban areas (cities) Wetlands
Which of the following watersheds is Lancaster, PA a part of? Chesapeake Bay Delaware River Gulf of Mexico Mississippi River
Which of the following best describes why wetlands are such an important ecosystem? -They provide valuable farm land -They act as a sponge to filter pollution from groundwater -They provide habitat for animals adapted to dry conditions -They do not impact the water cycle.
Which of the following best describes an animals’ habitat? -Where the animal lives -The role an animal plays in the ecosystem -The number of animals that can survive in a certain ecosystem -The ability of a green plant to produce energy
Which of the following is most likely to be found in a freshwater marsh? -Grasses -Oak Tree -Peat -Willow Tree
Which of the following is most likely to be found in a swamp? -Cattails -Cypress Tree -Rose Bush -Peat
Sediment enters waterways through _________. -Erosion of topsoil -Weathering of trees -Evaporation of water -Precipitation
A small stream that flows into a larger river is known as what? -Bay -Tributary -Watershed -Wetland
Which of the following wetlands has highly acidic water and low rates of decomposition? Bog Freshwater Marsh Saltwater Marsh Swamp
The wetland areas surrounding the Chesapeake Bay are best described as a ___________. Bog Freshwater Marsh Saltwater Marsh Swamp
How are the boundaries of a watershed determined? -Political boundaries -The elevation of the surrounding area -The size of the river. -State borders
Which of the following is a type of wetland? Bog Desert Lake Pond
Which of the following animals is commonly found in Pennsylvania wetlands? Alligator Flamingo Snapping Turtle Water Moccasin
Rain that falls in Lancaster City will likely enter this body of water first. Atlantic Ocean Chesapeake Bay Conestoga River Susquehanna River
Why is runoff worse in urban areas (cities)? -The water is able to soak into the ground. -Vegetation absorbs water and filters out pollution. -Runoff isn’t worse in cities, it is worse in rural areas. -Hard surfaces such as concrete can’t absorb excess rainfall.
. Draining and filling in wetlands can result in: Loss of Animal Habitat Improved Water Quality Less Flooding Good land on which to build new homes.
Which kind of soil will produce the least amount of runoff? soil with large particles soil with small particles soil with fine particles soil made of clay
Which of the following will produce the most runoff? an area that has lots of vegetation. an area that is overgrown with plants an area with little vegetation an area with many bushes
Which will produce the least amount of runoff? an area that slopes gently an area with a sharp incline an area with a steep slope both B and C
Which of the following will produce the most runoff? a fine mist a gentle rain a rain shower a torrential down pour
What are the headwaters of the Susquehanna River? Ostego Lake in New Jersey Ostego Lake in New York Lake Erie in Pennsylvania Lake Erie in Ohio
Where is the mouth of the Susquehanna River? Rehoboth Beach Chesapeake Bay Cape Cod the Pacific Ocean
3 reasons why the wetland is important