North Carolina River Basins
Each of you will have a different river basin to research and present to the class. You will need to find
the following information and about your specific river basin:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Draw a map of NC and the location of the river basin
Identify the tributaries that feed in to the river basin
Identify any lakes/reservoirs associated with the river basin
Describe:
a. Historical significance
b. Endangered species –
plants/animals
c. Geologic features/topography
d. Recreational opportunities
e. Economic importance
f. Water quality
g. Environmental
problems/threats to the area
h. Places to visit
North Carolina River Basins
Each of you will have a different river basin to research and present to the class. You will need to find
the following information and about your specific river basin:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Draw a map of NC and the location of the river basin
Identify the tributaries that feed in to the river basin
Identify any lakes/reservoirs associated with the river basin
Describe:
a. Historical significance
b. Endangered species –
plants/animals
c. Geologic features/topography
d. Recreational opportunities
e. Economic importance
f. Water quality
g. Environmental
problems/threats to the area
h. Places to visit