This picture shows part of a mangrove swamp in the Florida Everglades. Mangroves are trees that can live in fresh water or salt water. This means that the Everglades is most likely

Question

A.
a lake.

B.
an estuary.

C.
a river.

D.
deep ocean

A photo shows a mangrove tree with prop roots in the water.

Answer 1

The presence of mangrove trees, which can thrive in both fresh and saltwater, indicates that the Everglades is an area where freshwater from rivers meets saltwater from the ocean. Therefore, the correct answer is:

B. an estuary.

Estuaries are transitional zones where freshwater and saltwater mix, supporting diverse ecosystems, including mangroves.