Virginia is one of two states that border the Chesapeake Bay. However, many more states affect the quality of water in the Bay. How is this possible?

a- Pollution from New Jersey contaminates the Atlantic Ocean.
b- The Chesapeake Bay watershed is located in 6 different states, so what happens in them can affect the Bay.
c- All streams start in the state of New York and end in Virginia.
d- Citizens from other states send their garbage to areas in Virginia.

b- The Chesapeake Bay watershed is located in 6 different states, so what happens in them can affect the Bay.