Chesapeake Bay Habitats Quiz

What habitat would you expect to find birds seaching for small creatures burried in the sand?

• Pier, Rock, Jetties

• Weedbed

• Maritime Forest

• Sandy Beach

Which Chesapeake Bay habitat is characterized by submerged aquatic vegetation?

• Weedbeds

• Sandy Beach

• Mangroves

• Kelp

Which Chesapeake Bay habitat provides important habitat for oysters and other marine species?

• mangrove forests

• coral reefs

• kelp forests

• oyster reefs

Which Chesapeake Bay habitat is exposed during low tide and submerged during high tide?

• mangrove forest

• subtidal zone

• estuary

• intertidal zone

Which Chesapeake Bay habitat is a structure built over the water?

• jetty

• pier

• wharf

• rocks

What is the primary characteristic of maritime forests in Chesapeake Bay?

• lots of wave action

• Shallow water

• Trees

• Deep water

Which Chesapeake Bay habitat is known for its high biodiversity and serves as a nursery for many species?

• kelp forests

• coral reefs

• mangrove forests

• seagrass meadows

What is the primary role of oyster reefs in Chesapeake Bay?

• Protection against erosion and storm surges

• Source of food for local communities

• Tourist attraction and recreational area

• Habitat for marine species and water quality improvement

What habitat consists of manmade structures?

• salt marsh

• piers, rocks, jetties

• seagrass bed

• intertidal flat

What is the primary difference between a tidal freshwater marsh and salt marsh?

• composition of water

• one is found in the Ches Bay and the other is not

• Amount of sunlight