Unit 2: Chesapeake Bay Review

How many states are within the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 6

Answer explanation

VA, WV, PA, MD, DE, NY are all the states.

When the pH goes from an 8 to a 7 the water becomes...

• more acidic

• more basic

Answer explanation

Ocean water likes to be an 8.1. A change from 8.1 to 8.0 would still mean a basic solution, but that the water is becoming more acidic.

Toxic pollution is..

• caused by erosion of soils into waterways

• tiny organisms that aid in pollution control but can cause harm to plants and animal

• the presence of excess nutrients in water such as nitrogen and phosphorous

• chemicals that can cause disease, death, or birth defects

Answer explanation

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Fertilizing your lawn every other day is one example of this type of pollution

• bacterial

• sediment

• toxic

• nutrient

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Urbanization causes an increase in runoff by

• replacing impermeable surfaces with permeable surfaces

• causes more rain annually

• replacing permeable surfaces with impermeable surfaces

• making the temperatures hotter

Answer explanation

Oyster shells are made mostly of this mineral.

• Dihydrogen Monoxide

• Calcium Monoxide

• Calcium Phosphate

• Calcium Carbonate

Answer explanation

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What makes a species invasive?

• living in one area for a long time

• a species that can't adapt

• moving to a new ecosystem and taking resources from natives

• plants that take up too much space

Answer explanation

Not all species are invasive if they are in a new ecosystem. They are simply called "non-native" if they do not compete with the native species.

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This habitat is an area that is often close to an old dune, large trees have deep roots and waxy leaves

• sandy beach

• intertidal flat

• maritime forest

• piers

Answer explanation

Our very own First Landing State Park is a prime example of a maritime forest. Go check it out!