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GST 111 ECOLOGY Objective Question

Question

An ecological zone where river and sea water meet to establish brackish conditions is a(n):
Options
A Marine habitat
B Freshwater habitat
C Estuarine habitat
Correct Answer
D Terrestrial habitat
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An estuary is a transition zone where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the sea, creating brackish water.

Hint

This is often found where a river flows into the ocean.

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