Question

Salt marshes are found _______.
a.
at high elevations
b.
away from the coast
c.
on high energy coastlines
d.
on low energy coastlines

Answer 1

d. on low energy coastlines

Salt marshes develop in sheltered, low-energy coastal areas (estuaries, lagoons, behind barrier islands) where fine sediments can accumulate and plants can establish in the intertidal zone.