In a Partially Mixed Estuary the Salinity

question 88

Multiple Choice

In a partially mixed estuary the salinity

• A) is extremely variable from place to place.
• B) is stratified with lower salinity near the bottom.
• C) is lower than the ocean but relatively homogenous.
• D) increases with depth.

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