Chesapeake Bay

What is the main characteristic of an estuary?

• It is a freshwater lake

• It is a mixture of fresh and salt water

• It is a saltwater ocean

• It is a freshwater river

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What challenge do organisms in the Chesapeake Bay face?

• Lack of food

• Large temperature and salinity changes

• No connection to the ocean

• Lack of silt

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What is a major problem caused by silt in the Chesapeake Bay?

• It increases food supply

• It causes pollution

• It blocks sunlight

• It reduces water temperature

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Which organisms are mentioned as filter feeders in the Chesapeake Bay?

• Fish and crabs

• Clams and oysters

• Sharks and dolphins

• Seaweed and algae

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Why are filter feeders important to humans?

• They clean the water

• They are a food source

• They produce oxygen

• They reduce pollution

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How many states make up the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which of the following states is part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

• Florida

• Texas

• Virginia

• California

Which state is NOT part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

• Maryland

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Ohio

What happens to all of Virginia’s water?

• It evaporates

• It ends up in one of three major watersheds

• It stays in Virginia

• It flows into the Pacific Ocean

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Which of the following is NOT a major watershed mentioned?

• Chesapeake Bay

• North Carolina Sounds

• Gulf of Mexico

• Great Lakes