The Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Watershed
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What percentage of North America's freshwater is contained in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River watershed?

  • 90 percent
  • 50 percent
  • 74 percent
  • 84 percent (correct)
  • How many people live in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River watershed?

  • 20 million people
  • 30 million people (correct)
  • 40 million people
  • 10 million people
  • What is one of the biggest threats to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River ecosystem?

  • Climate change
  • Pollution
  • Invasive species (correct)
  • Overfishing
  • What is the estimated cost of damage caused by zebra mussels in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River watershed?

    <p>4 billion U.S. dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are invasive species, such as the zebra mussel, able to thrive in their new environment?

    <p>They have no natural predators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of zebra mussels on native mussel species?

    <p>They outcompete them for food and space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of wetlands in the ecosystem?

    <p>They provide a buffer between open water and land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the destruction of wetlands?

    <p>Native plant and animal populations are harmed, and invasive species increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the water resources agreement regarding pollution?

    <p>To ensure uniform laws to protect the freshwater system from harmful human influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the environmental impact of fertilizers used on farms in the watershed?

    <p>They lead to excessive growth of plants and algae, clogging waterways and killing fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

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