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What time of year might average turbidity levels be highest?

Use the following four graphs which contain a week of data from each time of year.

Turbidity data graph
Turbidity data graph
Turbidity data graph
Turbidity data graph


In the Chesapeake Bay region, it typically rains more in the spring than other seasons, so more sediment runs into the Bay from streams and rivers.


If you said spring, YOU ARE RIGHT!
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