What Environmental Factor Makes It Very Difficult for Organisms That

question 56

Multiple Choice

What environmental factor makes it very difficult for organisms that live in estuaries?

• A) The movement of water as the river flows into the ocean.
• B) The constant fluctuation in the salinity of the water as the salt water and fresh water mix.
• C) The fluctuating nutrient levels as the river bring different levels of nutrients to the estuary.
• D) The change in water levels as the tide ebbs and flows.
• E) The change in the temperature of the water since the river water is colder than the ocean.

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