Asked by Terrence Phelps on Jul 18, 2024
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What environment is characterized by high nutrient inputs and by relatively great fluctuations in salinity and temperature?
A) A river
B) An estuary
C) A freshwater wetland
D) Aa large lake
E) The oceanic province
Salinity
The concentration of salt in water or soil, which can influence the distribution of plant and animal species.
Nutrient Inputs
The introduction of essential nutrients into an ecosystem or environment, typically influencing growth and development of organisms.
Estuary
A coastal body of water that connects to an ocean, in which fresh water from the land mixes with salt water.
- Discern the interconnected relationship between land biomes and bodies of water.
Verified Answer
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Mustafa ÇiçekJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Estuaries are characterized by high nutrient inputs due to the mixing of river and sea water, and they experience significant fluctuations in salinity and temperature as a result of this mixing and the varying inputs from rivers and tidal actions.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the interconnected relationship between land biomes and bodies of water.