Virginia GeoInquiry 6
Most of Virginia’s major rivers drain into the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac, Rapahannock, York, and the James rivers. This GeoInquiry examines how people affect the environment of the Chesapeake Bay through various economic activities: shipbuilding, shipping, fishing, agriculture, and manufacturing.
As this GeoInquiry addresses the Virginia Science Standards, it uses the framework of the 5 Es: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.
Key Questions
- Where is the Chesapeake Bay region?
- How big is the Chesapeake Bay?
- How does landcover vary throughout the region?
- How does land use affect runoff into the Bay?
- Why are sustainable farming practices important?
Land Use and the Chesapeake Bay Web Map