Question

study guide

1. use the word bank to label the diagram below

word bank
ridgeline
river system
tributary
flood plain
a
b
c
d

1. use the word bank above to match each watershed part with its definition.

: a river and all the streams and creeks that flow into it
: areas of higher elevation like hills and mountains
: flat areas of land that flood after heavy rains
: a small stream or creek

1. define watershed in your own words.
2. based on the map, what states are part of the chesapeake bay watershed?

Explanation:

1. A - Ridgeline: Ridgelines are areas of higher elevation like hills and mountains, often forming a boundary for watersheds.
2. B - Tributary: Tributaries are small streams or creeks that flow into a larger river.
3. C - River system: A river system consists of a river and all the streams and creeks that flow into it.
4. D - Flood Plain: Flood plains are flat areas of land that flood after heavy rains.

For the definition of watershed: A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains to a common outlet like a river, lake, or ocean.
For the states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, without seeing the map details, common states include Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, West - Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Answer:

1. A. Ridgeline
2. B. Tributary
3. C. River system
4. D. Flood Plain
5. A watershed is an area of land where water drains to a common outlet.
6. (States may vary based on the map but commonly) Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, West - Virginia, Washington D.C.