An estuary, which forms where a rapidly flowing large river enters the ocean in an area where tidal range is low to moderate, is called a ____
A) well-mixed estuary
B) salt wedge estuary
C) partially mixed estuary
D) reverse estuary
B
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A) drought. B) canyons to funnel wind. C) high pressure. D) sea breeze.
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a. green b. brown c. black d. red