The Greatest Importance of Estuaries to the Entire World Oceanic

question 13

Multiple Choice

The greatest importance of estuaries to the entire world oceanic ecosystem is as:

• A)Reservoirs for nutrients.
• B)Breeding grounds for many marine species.
• C)Sources of freshwater for dilution of salinity.
• D)Buffers against storm surge for man-made structures.
• E)Discharge areas for human waste products.

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