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What is the primary source of income for the local economy in the watershed region?
What is the primary source of income for the local economy in the watershed region?
- Fishing
- Industry
- Tourism and recreation (correct)
- Agriculture
What percentage of the watershed area is covered by the lake itself?
What percentage of the watershed area is covered by the lake itself?
- 15 percent
- 20 percent (correct)
- 10 percent
- 25 percent
How many major river systems are present in the Lake Simcoe watershed?
How many major river systems are present in the Lake Simcoe watershed?
- 15
- 10
- 18 (correct)
- 20
Approximately how many residents live within the Lake Simcoe watershed?
Approximately how many residents live within the Lake Simcoe watershed?
The Lake Simcoe watershed is a habitat for over 70 species of fish.
The Lake Simcoe watershed is a habitat for over 70 species of fish.
The Lake Simcoe watershed generates over $300 million annually for the local economy.
The Lake Simcoe watershed generates over $300 million annually for the local economy.
The Lake Simcoe watershed spans across 20 municipal borders and 5 regions.
The Lake Simcoe watershed spans across 20 municipal borders and 5 regions.
The Lake Simcoe watershed provides a source of safe drinking water to eight municipalities.
The Lake Simcoe watershed provides a source of safe drinking water to eight municipalities.
The Lake Simcoe watershed has over 5,000 kilometres of creek, stream, and tributary channels.
The Lake Simcoe watershed has over 5,000 kilometres of creek, stream, and tributary channels.
The Lake Simcoe watershed is a habitat for 75 species of fish.
The Lake Simcoe watershed is a habitat for 75 species of fish.
The lake itself covers 25 percent of the area of the watershed.
The lake itself covers 25 percent of the area of the watershed.
The Lake Simcoe watershed covers an area of 2,400 square kilometres.
The Lake Simcoe watershed covers an area of 2,400 square kilometres.
The Lake Simcoe watershed is home to over 600,000 residents.
The Lake Simcoe watershed is home to over 600,000 residents.
The Lake Simcoe watershed generates over $150 million annually for the local economy.
The Lake Simcoe watershed generates over $150 million annually for the local economy.
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