Asked by damon
An estuary is _______.
a.
a freshwater biome
b.
an area with a low concentration of minerals and nutrients
c.
characterized by deep water
d.
an ecotone
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d. an ecotone
Explanation: An estuary is a transition zone between freshwater (rivers) and marine environments, with brackish water, often shallow and nutrient-rich—so it's not purely freshwater (a), not low in minerals/nutrients (b), and not characterized by deep water (c).
Explanation: An estuary is a transition zone between freshwater (rivers) and marine environments, with brackish water, often shallow and nutrient-rich—so it's not purely freshwater (a), not low in minerals/nutrients (b), and not characterized by deep water (c).
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