SCIENCE 5 - ESTUARY

What do we call the type of water formed when freshwater mixes with saltwater?

• BLACKISH

• BRACKISH

• SALINE

• SATURATED

Which is NOT an estuary?

• bay

• lagoon

• streams

• rivermouth

What do we call the region of intersection of freshwater and saltwater ecosystem?

• estuary

• intertidal zone

• trenches

• wetlands

Why are estuaries known as nurseries of the oceans and seas? Because _____________.

• they are devoid of marine life
• they are too shallow for marine species to thrive
• they have extreme temperatures unsuitable for marine species
• they provide a unique and vital habitat for many marine species to reproduce, shelter, and grow

Which is NOT a benefit we get from estuaries?

• exit points for flood

• barrier from storm surges/ towering waves

• increased in aquatic biodiversity

• increased production of greenhouse gases