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Chesapeake bay is an estuary - which means it is a large body of brackish water between the ocean and the rivers and streams that feed it. Estuaries don't contain rivers, they are FED by rivers. Chesapeake bay is fed by the Susquehanna river, Patapso river, Chester river, Choptank River, Patuxent river, Nanticoke river, Potomac River, Pocomoke river, Rappahannock river, York river, James river, Wicomico river, and a lot of smaller streams.
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What rivers run into the chesapeake bay?
The four main rivers that flow into the Chesapeake Bay are the Potomac, the Rappahannock, the York, and the James.
What rivers feed into the Chesapeake Bay?
Five Major RiversSusquehannaPotomacRappahannockYorkJames
How does polluted soil get into chesapeake bay?
rain and snow wash the soil into rivers to drain into the bay
What separate the four major rivers that flow into the chesapeake bay?
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How long is the Chesapeake Bay River?
As more than 150 rivers and streams drain into the Bay you need to be specific.
How did water features influence the development of Virginia?
Much of the transportation was by boat. Cities grew up at the fall lines of rivers- rapids where a boat had to stop.
What is the bay located just east of our nation's capitol?
Chesapeake Bay is located to the east of Washington DC.Chesapeake bay
What are the four major rivers that flow into the chesapeake bay are separated by what geographic feature?
the fall line
What are some rivers and lakes around Maryland?
Chesapeake Bay,Susquehanna River,Potomac River
Are mountains in Maryland?
The Appalachian Mountains, along with a lot of rivers and lakes plus the Chesapeake Bay.
What comes first Chesapeake Bay or Chesapeake Bay retriver?
The Chesapeake Bay retriever was a breed that was founded on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. The bay was there long before the dog.
Which river basin lead to the chesapeake Bay?
The Chesapeake Bay is primarily fed by the Susquehanna River, which is the largest river basin that drains into the bay. The Susquehanna River flows through parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland before emptying into the Chesapeake Bay. Additionally, several other smaller rivers and tributaries also contribute to the bay's watershed.
