The
bay is a wonderful ecosystem that supports more than 3,600
species of plants, fish and animals, including 348 species of
finfish, 173 species of shellfish and over 2,700 plant species.
Many animals as well as people need this ecosystem to sustain their
life. Here's the question; What is an Ecosystem?
How
are people dependent on the Chesapeake Bay?
The
Chesapeake Bay is an important watershed....what is a watershed and
why is it important?
How
big is the Chesapeake Bay watershed?
How
deep is the Bay?
How
long and wide is the Bay?
How
many miles of shoreline does the Bay have?
How
many pounds of seafood per year does the Bay produce?
We
know the importance the Bay played in the Jamestown Settlement, but
what part did the Chesapeake Bay play in the Battle of Ft. McHenry?
How
did the Chesapeake Bay influence the Native American's lifestyle?
Bonus
Question! Maryland is known for their delicious crab cakes. Can you
find an authentic recipe for Maryland Crab Cakes?
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are known to be scavengers. Help this crab on his scavenger hunt for
the correct answers.