Watershed Notes

this kind of shed?

Organisms Shed

What does this have to do

with a watershed?

Watershed:

the land that water flows across or
through on its way to a stream, lake,
wetland, or other body of water

Water runs from higher elevations to

lower elevations

Divide:

Areas of higher elevations, such as
ridgelines and mountains that separate
watersheds.

Mountains and areas
of higher elevation
“shed” water to areas

of lower elevation

Which

watershed

are you

located in?

We live in the

united States of
America, but we

also live in

virginia.

Many states make

up a country.

Many cities make

up a state.

What’s your watershed address?

These smaller watersheds come together to

form three large watersheds in virginia

Chesapeake Bay
Watershed

North Carolina
Sounds Watershed

Mississippi River
Watershed

Where does the water go?

Mississippi river watershed drains to the Gulf of Mexico

Chesapeake Bay and North Carolina Sounds watersheds drain to the Atlantic Ocean

What makes

up a

watershed
ecosystem?

Biotic and Abiotic Factors

living

nonliving

What would be some examples of each?

Biotic Factors

animals

plants and

people

Abiotic Factors

water

landforms

soil

air

sunlight