-Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the data shown in the figure?
A) Automobiles do not contribute to nutrient pollution in Chesapeake Bay.
B) Agriculture accounts for 77% of the nitrogen and phosphorus entering Chesapeake Bay.
C) Full protection of Chesapeake Bay will require consideration of activities within the bay's airshed and not just the bay's watershed.
D) Wastewater treatment plants do not contribute significantly to nutrient pollution in Chesapeake Bay.
E) Repairing broken septic systems will probably result in a large decrease in phosphorus pollution entering Chesapeake Bay.

Question

-Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the data shown in the figure?
A) Automobiles do not contribute to nutrient pollution in Chesapeake Bay. 
B) Agriculture accounts for 77% of the nitrogen and phosphorus entering Chesapeake Bay. 
C) Full protection of Chesapeake Bay will require consideration of activities within the bay's airshed and not just the bay's watershed. 
D) Wastewater treatment plants do not contribute significantly to nutrient pollution in Chesapeake Bay. 
E) Repairing broken septic systems will probably result in a large decrease in phosphorus pollution entering Chesapeake Bay.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Activities within the bay's airshed, which includes emissions from automobiles and other sources that can deposit nutrients into the bay, must be considered alongside direct watershed inputs to fully protect Chesapeake Bay.

-Which of the Following Conclusions Can Be Drawn from the Data