Question

matthews, deionna sps_physicalscience_pre - test_2025 - 2026 26 of 55 which of the following is not a benefit of the chesapeake bay, the largest estuary in the united states? provides large algae blooms due to increased nutrients filters out sediments and pollutants from rivers and streams before they flow into the ocean serves as nurseries for young marine life ecologically important rest areas for migrating birds.

Explanation:

Estuaries like Chesapeake Bay have ecological functions such as serving as nurseries for marine life and being important for migrating birds. They also filter sediments and pollutants. However, large - algae blooms due to increased nutrients are a negative consequence, not a benefit.

Answer:

Provides large algae blooms due to increased nutrients