Geography

Question

X Estuaries are called "the nurseries of the sea" because many species lay *0/10

eggs and develop their young in estuaries. Which two features of

estuaries support this role MOST?

concentrated nutrients and a steep salt gradient

• abundant shelter and concentrated nutrients

• a steep salt gradient and shallow water

O shallow water and abundant shelter

x

Answer

Shallow water and abundant shelter

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Estuaries provide shallow water and abundant shelter, which are two of the most important features that support their role as "the nurseries of the sea...