The water of estuaries is _________.

2016

The water of estuaries is _________.

  1. A.

    less salty like river water

  2. B.

    more salty than sea water

  3. C.

    less salty than sea water

  4. D.

    not salty at all

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Correct answer: C

An estuary is formed where river water mixes with seawater. The resulting brackish water is less salty than sea water but saltier than river water. Therefore, the correct answer is (C) Less salty than sea water.

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