Chesapeake Bay Quiz

What is the Chesapeake Bay?

• A river in Maryland

• The country's largest estuary

• A popular tourist destination

• A fishing spot in Delaware

How many square miles does the Chesapeake Bay span?

• 2,000

• 4,500

• 8,000

• 6,000

What is the economic impact of the Chesapeake Bay?

• $10 billion

• $20 billion

• $30 billion

• $40 billion

What is the main cause of fish decline in the Chesapeake Bay?

• Climate change

• Pollution from wastewater treatment plants

• Overfishing

• Farm and city runoff

What is the main pollutant found in chicken manure and fertilizer?

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Both nitrogen and phosphorus

• Neither nitrogen nor phosphorus

What happens when excess nutrients enter the waterways?

• Dead zones disappear

• Water becomes cleaner

• Algae growth is fueled

• Fish population increases

What is the primary spawning and nursing ground for Atlantic striped bass?

• Chesapeake Bay

• Delaware Bay

• Hudson Bay

• Gulf of Mexico

What is the current state of blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

• Extinct

• Decreasing

• Stable

• Increasing

What is the main source of nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay?

• Agricultural runoff

• Stormwater runoff

• Wastewater treatment plants

• All of the above

What is the biggest challenge in restoring the Chesapeake Bay?

• Lack of funding

• Lack of enforcement

• Lack of public interest

• Climate change