Question

the chesapeake bay is the largest estuary in the united states. inside the bay, water from many different rivers mixes with the north atlantic ocean. chesapeake bay which statements describe the chesapeake bay ecosystem? select all that apply. it has muddy soil that is rich in nutrients. it has many different types of organisms. it has a mix of fresh and salty water.

Explanation:

• Estuaries like Chesapeake Bay have muddy soil rich in nutrients from sediment deposition.
• They support diverse organisms due to varied habitats and food sources.
• As a mix of river (fresh) and ocean (salty) water, they have brackish water.

Answer:

All three statements describe the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

• It has muddy soil that is rich in nutrients.
• It has many different types of organisms.
• It has a mix of fresh and salty water.