Understanding the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

What is the total area of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

• 64,000 square miles

• 74,000 square miles

• 54,000 square miles

• 84,000 square miles

Which of the following cities is not in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

• Richmond

• Norfolk

• Baltimore

• Philadelphia

Which state is not part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

• Delaware

• Maryland

• New Jersey

• Virginia

What type of water body is the Chesapeake Bay?

• Lake

• River

• Estuary

• Ocean

How many major rivers are mentioned as part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

• 6

• 3

• 5

• 4

What is the Chesapeake Bay Watershed primarily known as?

• A national park

• A desert

• A mountain range

• An estuary

What is the average depth of the Chesapeake Bay?

• 25 feet

• 21 feet

• 15 feet

• 30 feet

Approximately how many Olympic-sized swimming pools could fit the volume of water in the Chesapeake Bay?

• 25 million

• 27 million

• 20 million

• 30 million

How much water does the average North American use per day?

• 100 gallons

• 75 gallons

• 87 gallons

• 50 gallons

How does the water consumption per person in North America compare to that in Germany?

• Twice as much

• About the same

• Half as much

• 2.7 times more