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its called an Estuary... An estuary is a semi-enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.[1] Estuaries are often associated with high rates of biological productivity.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt's called "mixing."
If you mean what term is used for the result, it's usually called "brackish water."
One place this is likely to happen is in an estuary.
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∙ 14y agoconfluence for streams - might apply for rivers as well
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∙ 12y agoWhen fresh water from an ocean meets river, it is called an estuary.
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∙ 13y agoThe sea i think.
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∙ 11y agoSaltwater Intrusion
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∙ 6y agoIt is a river mouth.
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What is a partially-enclosed coastal region where sea water mixes with freshwater is called?
EsturaryExplanation...A partially-enclosed coastal region where sea water mixes with freshwater is called an estuary. Estuaries are typically found at the mouth of a stream or river. Estuaries are complex ecosystems, rich in marine life.----------------------------------
What is partially-enclosed coastal region where sea water mixes with freshwater called?
EsturaryExplanation...A partially-enclosed coastal region where sea water mixes with freshwater is called an estuary. Estuaries are typically found at the mouth of a stream or river. Estuaries are complex ecosystems, rich in marine life.----------------------------------
What is an enclosed body of coastal water that is a mixture of salt water and freshwater called?
EsturaryExplanation...A partially-enclosed coastal region where sea water mixes with freshwater is called an estuary. Estuaries are typically found at the mouth of a stream or river. Estuaries are complex ecosystems, rich in marine life.----------------------------------
What are esuaries?
An estuary (what I believe you meant to ask about) is a partially enclosed body of water where freshwater meets and mixes with saltwater, such as a river meeting a sea.
A coastal inlet or bay in which freshwater from rivers mixes with salty ocean water is called an?
estuaryAn estuary is a partly enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea
Why are some streams so muddy at the bottom but yet called a freshwater stream?
"Freshwater" doesn't necessarily mean "clean" water - it just means water that does not have a concentration of salt like sea water does. A stream can be muddy and still be freshwater. Or a river can be muddy and be freshwater, or saltwater, or a combination of both.
What is the water called where fresh and salt water mix?
The correct answer is estuary. I even have a back-up reason. Here I go...Explanation-A partially-enclosed coastal region where sea water mixes with freshwater is called an estuary. Estuaries are typically found at the mouth of a stream or river. Estuaries are complex ecosystems, rich in marine life.-------------------------------------------------------
Why is the sea water and freshwater pH different?
Since sea water is much denser than freshwater, the pH level would be higher. The saline levels in the sea water contributes to a higher acidic level.
Is there sea water in the swan river?
The river is freshwater
What is the difference from a lake vs sea?
A lake has freshwater and the sea has salt water.
Why is sea water unfit for drinking use?
Beacause it could kill you and make you have to go to the hospital. This is why we can only drink freshwater.
Is sea water the same as water?
No. Freshwater does not have the same amount of dissolved materials as sea water. Sea water has a much greater amount of salt dissolved in it.
