When Freshwater Inflows into Estuaries Are Reduced

question 2

Multiple Choice

When freshwater inflows into estuaries are reduced,

• A)salt water intrudes into the system.
• B)exotic species of plants and invertebrates may invade the estuary.
• C)populations of native species decline.
• D)All of the above.

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