6
QuizMultiple Choice

Freshwater and Marine Biomes

Question 6 • Environmental Science A

An estuary is _______.

Answer
A
a freshwater biome
B
an area with a low concentration of minerals and nutrients
C
characterized by deep water
D
an ecotone

Explanation

An estuary is where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean. Because it is a transition zone between two ecosystems, it is an ecotone. It is not a freshwater biome, and estuaries are often nutrient-rich rather than low in nutrients.

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