Chesapeake Bay Water Facts

Chesapeake Bay Water Facts

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Geography, Science, Biology

5th - 8th Grade

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Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explains the concept of watersheds, focusing on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. It covers its geographical span, population, biodiversity, and water systems. The Chesapeake Bay is highlighted as a major estuary with significant water volume. The video concludes by discussing human impact on watersheds, particularly through water consumption, and encourages reflection on sustainable practices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following states is NOT part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

New York

Florida

Maryland

Virginia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many plant and animal species are found in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

1,500

2,700

3,200

4,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river is NOT a major river in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

James River

Susquehanna River

Potomac River

Mississippi River

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Chesapeake Bay Watershed primarily known as?

A lake

A delta

An estuary

A reservoir

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of water does the Chesapeake Bay hold?

10 million

15 million

35 million

27 million

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average depth of the Chesapeake Bay?

15 feet

21 feet

50 feet

30 feet

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Besides water, what else does a watershed encompass?

Deserts and forests

Mountains and valleys

Air and land

Only water bodies

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

500 liters

50 liters

330 liters

150 liters

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does North American water consumption compare to that of Germany?

1.5 times more

4 times more

2.7 times more

3.5 times more