[Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Dorchester County Maryland] Wetlands provide protection against severe weather, erosion, floods, and storm surges.
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What is a watershed?
You learned that a watershed is an area of land that rainwater flows across before it drains into a single larger body of water.
So what does that mean exactly?
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Is it a watershed?
With your knowledge of watersheds, play the video clip to determine if the Gunpowder River and its surrounding forest lands are part of a watershed. Be prepared to discuss your answer. Remember to use evidence to support your claim.
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