Chesapeake Bay Restoration and Pollution

Chesapeake Bay Restoration and Pollution

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Medium

Created by

Patricia Brown

Used 2+ times

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The video discusses the ongoing pollution issues in the Chesapeake Bay, primarily from agriculture and weather-related runoff. It highlights the role of Montgomery County in the watershed and emphasizes the importance of community efforts in restoring the bay. The video also provides information on how students can get involved in local cleanup activities, including the necessary regulations and guidelines.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest non-point source of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay?

Industrial waste

Agriculture

Urban runoff

Sewage discharge

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act has been instrumental in promising to restore the Chesapeake Bay since 1973?

Clean Water Act

National Environmental Policy Act

Endangered Species Act

Clean Air Act

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many miles of streams are there in Montgomery County, which contribute to the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

2000 miles

1500 miles

1000 miles

500 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event in 2018 significantly increased pollution in the Chesapeake Bay?

Hurricane

Drought

Record rainfall

Earthquake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main pollutants that runoff causes to drop in the Chesapeake Bay?

Lead and mercury

Phosphates and nitrates

Carbon dioxide and methane

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus when addressing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay?

Increasing fish population

Upstream human activities

Installing more skimmers

Cleaning trash directly from the bay

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What simple activities can significantly impact the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay?

Building dams

Cleaning local streams and planting trees

Fishing more frequently

Using more fertilizers

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