What Environment Is Characterized by High Nutrient Inputs and by Relatively

question 99

Multiple Choice

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

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