Presented by:

Eileen

Tramontana

Developed with:

Cheryl Bell

Abbott

Why does a river flow north?

B. It is being pumped.

A. That is where the river flows into the

ocean.

C. It is flowing downhill

D. It is flowing uphill.

The correct answer is C. It is flowing downhill.

The headwaters are at a higher

elevation than the mouth of the

river.

You’re correct.

A river flows downhill or from a higher elevation to a

lower elevation.

Why are many of the rivers in the

South a dark color?

B. The soil makes the water appear

to be a dark color.

C. Tannins released from

decomposing plant material

stain the water a dark color, like

a tea bag.

A. The water is polluted.

D. None of the above.

The correct answer is C. Tannins released from

decomposing plant material stain the water a dark

color, like a tea bag.

It is part of the natural process for tannins to be released

and the rivers are called a dark water system.

In these systems, sunlight is limited in how deeply it can

penetrate through the water. Sunlight is important for

photosynthesis. Photosynthesis helps to place oxygen in

the water and is important for the health of a river.

You’re correct.

It is part of the natural process for tannins to be released

and the rivers’ ecosystem and inhabitants are adjusted to

a dark water system.

In these systems, sunlight is limited in how deeply it can

penetrate through the water. Sunlight is important for

photosynthesis. Photosynthesis helps to place oxygen in

the water and is important for the health of a river.

Who lives in a watershed?

A. Only those people who live next to a water

body.

B. Everyone

C. People who live within 5 miles of a water

body.

D. None of the above.

The correct answer is B.

Everyone lives in a watershed.

A watershed is the land area that

water moves through and drains into

a body of water.

When it rains water runs downhill into

small creeks that run into bigger

streams and then into rivers until it

reaches the ocean.

We all live in a watershed, no

matter where we live. And we

all have an impact on the river.

Correct.

When it rains water runs downhill into

small creeks that run into bigger streams

and then into rivers until it reaches the

ocean or a gulf.

We all live in a watershed, no matter

where we live. And we all have an impact

on the waterways.

What contributes to algae

blooms in a river?

A. Over fertilizing lawns and landscapes

B. Stormwater draining into waterways

C. Warm temperatures

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

In warmer weather, algae blooms can occur.

They are often caused by the overuse or

misuse of fertilizers on landscapes. This

fertilizer and other sources of nutrients run

into our waterways after a rainfall.

The correct answer is D.

All of the above.

You’re right.

Everyone needs to be careful to

• Follow label directions when using fertilizers

• Not apply near or along the edges waterways

• Use slow-release fertilizers

• Apply only the amount needed by the plants

How can you and your dog help

protect our waterways?

A. Don’t walk your dog near a waterway.

B. Collect the dog’s waste in a plastic bag and

put it in a storm drain.

C. Pick up after your dog and

dispose of the waste properly.

D. All of the above.

The correct answer is C. Pick up

after your dog and dispose of the

waste properly.

Proper disposal means placing it in a

trash can not down a storm drain.

Right answer.

Remember, proper disposal means

placing it in a trash can not down a

storm drain.

What is the most common way

trash enters our waterways?

A. After a rain, trash moves to a storm drain

and empties into a water body.

B. Trash blows out of a trash can or dumpster.

C. Trash is thrown directly into a water body.

D. All of the above

That’s not right. The correct answer is A. After a

rain, trash moves to a storm drain and empties

into a water body.

It is important that only rain go down a storm

drain.

• Pick-up any litter you find.

• Never put lawn clippings or used motor oil

down a storm drain.

• All storm drain eventually

lead to our waterways.

You’re right.

It is important that only rain go down a storm

drain.

• Pick-up any litter you find.

• Never put lawn clippings or used motor oil down

a storm drain.

• All storm drain eventually lead to our waterways.

What is the relationship

between leaky car fluids and a

river otter?

A. Both can be found in the river.

B. Both can be wet and slippery.

C. Both are brown.

D. All of the above

The correct answer

is D. All of the

above.

Both river otters and leaky car

fluids, such as oil, gasoline, or

antifreeze, can be found in our

waterways.

By maintaining our cars properly

and repairing leaks as soon as

possible, we can prevent these

types of pollutants from getting in

our waterways.

You’re right.

By maintaining our cars properly and repairing

leaks as soon as possible, we can prevent these

types of pollutants from getting in our waterways.

Everyone plays a part in protecting our river and

waterways.

List three easy ways you can

protect our waterways…

So, are you smarter than a river

otter?