1) A watershed is — a) a body of water that is clean and unpolluted b) a small building that holds water to be used c) an area of land over which surface water flows to a single collection place 2) The Potomac, Rappahannock, James, and York rivers flow into the — a) Pacific Ocean b) Roanoke River c) Chesapeake Bay 3) What 2 materials do animal resources in Virginia provide? a) air b) food c) leather d) water e) soil 4) What 3 things do plants do to make a healthy ecosystem? a) Plants hold soil in place b) Plants provide food and oxygen for animals. c) Plants take in oxygen. d) Plants provide homes for animals. e) Plants increase the amount of soil that flows into our waterways. 5) The rivers, bays, and lakes in Virginia all eventually flow into the ________. a) Pacific Ocean b) Atlantic Ocean c) Indian Ocean d) Arctic Ocean 6) Which three are common uses for soil, land, and forests in Virginia? a) Soil is used for growing crops. b) Forests are grown to produce coconuts. c) Land provides space for us to live, work, and play d) Forests are grown to produce lumber. 7) What kind of forest can be used to replace natural forests that have been cut down? a) Greenspace forests b) Cultivated forests c) Lumberjack's forests d) Natural forests 8) Which natural resource is needed for farming? a) Soil b) Gold c) Coal d) Stone 9) Which mineral found in Virginia is used as a fuel to produce heat and electricity? a) Coal b) Limestone c) Granite d) Gravel 10) Which animals are most commonly found in Virginia's forests? Select 3 answers. a) deer b) tiger c) black bear d) squirrel e) giraffe 11) What can a company that cuts trees do to help the water quality? a) plow down and cut more trees b) Replant trees on the land after clearing it c) Run equipment on gasoline to produce exhaust d) Leave the soil clear and bare near the river. 12) Which surface will cause the most harmful run-off? a) A field of grass b) A mulched flowerbed c) A forested area d) A lot of bare soil 13) Which improvement will help water quality in the lake? a) Provide trashcans for people to use b) Build a ramp for boaters c) Sell gas and oil 14) Which of these is a natural stream that flows into a lake, bay or ocean? a) Lake Drummond b) Pacific Ocean c) James River d) Lake Anna 15) What does it mean when people say "We all live downstream" ? a) everyone has to drink water to live b) our actions can affect nature's water supply c) everyone lives by the water d) we all live near a city

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