Habitats and Challenges of the Chesapeake Bay

What is the primary role of wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem?

• Improving water quality and combating erosion

• Providing nesting areas for migratory birds

• Supporting pelagic fish and invertebrates

• Offering food and water for wildlife

Which major rivers provide fresh water to the Chesapeake Bay?

• Susquehanna and Potomac

• Mississippi and Missouri

• Hudson and Delaware

• Ohio and Tennessee

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

• Nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Plastic waste and oil spills

• Heavy metals and pesticides

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What is the purpose of the Chesapeake Bay Program established in 1983?

• Guiding restoration efforts through written agreements

• Regulating fishing activities in the Bay

• Promoting tourism in the Chesapeake region

• Monitoring weather patterns in the Bay area

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What conservation practice is emphasized in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement?

• Planting trees and implementing regenerative agriculture

• Building dams to control water flow

• Introducing non-native species to balance the ecosystem

• Increasing industrial development along the shoreline

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