Ecosystems In VA Flashcards
1
Q
The Chesapeake Bay
A
Country’s largest estuary
2
Q
Estuary
A
Partially enclosed body or water that has a connection to the open ocean.
3
Q
Wetlands
A
Low areas that retain moisture
4
Q
Why are wetlands vital to the health?
A
They filter excess nutrients from the water
5
Q
What do wetlands provide?
A
Provide habitats for many organisms
6
Q
Tributary
A
A river or stream that flows into a larger stream or other body of water
7
Q
Impact of forests
A
Reduce runoff of water, filtering nutrients and preventing erosion.
8
Q
Much of VA part of
A
Eastern Temperate Forest: deciduous tress
9
Q
Human impact
A
Fishing
10
Q
What do Chesapeake Bay tributaries serve as?
A
Hatching grounds for many species
