Question

In class it was suggested that the continuing development of the watershed around the Chesapeake Bay may result in it becoming more like which bay?

1) Hudson Bay
2) San Francisco Bay
3) Tampa Bay
4) Long Island Sound

Answer 1

The Chesapeake Bay's continued development and associated ecological challenges may result in it becoming more like the San Francisco Bay, another estuary facing similar environmental pressures. option 2 is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

If the development of the watershed around the Chesapeake Bay continues, it may result in it becoming more like the San Francisco Bay. Similar to the Chesapeake Bay, the San Francisco Bay is also a large estuary, known for being one of the most biologically productive regions, with high biodiversity and a mix of fresh and saltwater.

They both are situated near urban areas, and experience environmental pressures such as runoff containing excess nutrients from artificial fertilizers, leading to declining ecosystem health. The Chesapeake Bay is already facing declining species due to these pressures, mirroring issues found in other urban-adjacent bays like the San Francisco Bay. option 2 is correct