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An estuary is the mouth of a river or part of a river that is at sea level that has freshwater at low tides and salt water at high tides. They are usually enclosed and sometimes when water rushes in with the high tide it can create a tidal bore, or a wave, that will keep going until its energy is spent. The are also known as bays, lagoons, harbors, inlets, and sounds. An estuary is rich in plant life with many adaptations in order to survive the salty sea water. They also have a lot of bird life.
An area where fresh water and salt water mix
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What is the plural of estuary?
The plural form of estuary is estuaries.
What impact does the removal of an estuary have on surrounding areas?
It is not the estuary that is removed , but sediment around the estuary that is removed , reducing the nutrients that the estuary is getting.
What is the name of the estuary in Ireland?
There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.There are many estuaries in Ireland. The Shannon Estuary is the largest.
What is tidal part of a river called?
As far as I know, A river's mouth is simply called the 'river mouth'!
Is London an estuary?
No, London itself is not an estuary. However, the city of London is located along the River Thames, which is an estuary.
What type of word is estuary noun or verb?
Estuary is a NOUN (because it is a thing, not an action)
What is a sentence for Estuary?
Estuary is when you choke on a hot winnie
What are antonyms of estuary?
An estuary is an inlet of the sea and as such has no antonym.
Do peninsular rivers form delta or estuary?
estuary
What is the preipaption in estuary?
Are you asking about the precipitation in an estuary? The precipitation in an estuary varies according to where the estuary is located. An estuary is the point where a saltwater ocean, and a freshwater river come together. Precipitation changes will influence the ecosystem within the estuary. Estuaries are located all over the world, so you would have to find one estuary, and research the precipitation of that particular location.
Does the Delaware River have an estuary?
Yes the Delaware Bay is an estuary.
When was Estuary stingray created?
Estuary stingray was created in 1908.
