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Why are estuaries vulnerable to the effects of pollution?
Estuaries are very productive ecosystems because they constantly receive fresh nutrients from the river and from the ocean. The surrounding land, such as the mainland or a peninsula, protects estuaries from the harsh force of ocean waves.
Where do estuaries receive their nutrients?
They receive them from rivers AND oceans. Im learning about it now
Where saltwater and fresh water meet?
Estuaries.
What type of ecosystem has both salty and fresh water?
estuaries and lagoons
What is a coastal area where fresh and salt water meet?
That is called estuaries when fresh and salt water mix , (combined)Ps. im 9 years oldestuaries - ash (:Estuaries.
What is the water in estuaries?
it is a mix of fresh water and salt water
Aquatic ecosystems where fresh and saltwater meet are called?
Estuaries.
What are shallow areas where fresh water mixes with salt water?
Estuaries
Where fresh water runs into the ocean nursery for ocean babies?
Estuaries place can meet ocean and fresh water
How tides affect estuaries?
Estuaries are partially enclosed bodies of water where ocean salt water and fresh water mix. Estuaries vary in salt content. When tides rise, their salinity rises. When the tide falls, the estuary has a lower salinity. Some estuaries are protected and are not affected as much as others.
How do tides affect estuaries?
Estuaries are partially enclosed bodies of water where ocean salt water and fresh water mix. Estuaries vary in salt content. When tides rise, their salinity rises. When the tide falls, the estuary has a lower salinity. Some estuaries are protected and are not affected as much as others.
What characteristics make an estuary such a productive ecosystem?
Well, When water drains from a terrestrial biome into an aquatic biome, it carries with it dissolved nutrients. This stimulates diversity and abundance of organisms in the aquatic life. Question: Estuaries are highly productive because Answer: they receive nutrients delivered by rivers and stirred up by tide action.
