Nutrient-Rich Areas Where Shallow Rivers Meet the Ocean Are Known

question 59

Multiple Choice

Nutrient-rich areas where shallow rivers meet the ocean are known as ______.

• A)intertidal zones
• B)estuaries
• C)coral reefs
• D)abyssal zones
• E)open ocean

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