In paragraph 5 of the article The Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem, it says “Other things are carried away into the Bay from these areas when it rains, like chemicals from the tar on roads; fertilizers and pesticides from lawns and farms; soap from people washing their cars; and trash that is thrown on the ground. These are all called non-point source pollutants because they run off the land and do not come from particular, identifiable places.” and in paragraph 6 it says “Industries along the Bay and its tributaries also produce chemicals that cause harm to animals and plants that need the water to live. And waste from people’s homes, stores, and offices is also treated and discharged into the Bay. It is called point-source pollution because it comes from a particular place.” Another big problem that harms the ecosystem is converting things for our own use. In paragraph 9 of the article The Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem, it says “Although the effect of our human actions on the plants and animals and their diversity is not as visible as polluted air and water, we must remember that while certain animal species can adapt to a human-dominated landscape, many species
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