Which of the Following Is Not True of Estuaries

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of estuaries?

• A)The organisms living there are often tolerant of large fluctuations in salinity.
• B)They are nursery grounds for many fish species.
• C)Temperatures can vary widely.
• D)They are the least productive of aquatic habitats.
• E)They are found where rivers dump into oceans.

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