Question

Why are estuaries important?They add oxygen to the ecosystem.They remove carbon dioxide from the ecosystem.They remove salt from the seawater.They provide breeding and nursery grounds for marine organisms.

Answer 1

The correct option is the last one "They provide breeding and nursery grounds for marine organisms". Estuaries are semi enclosed water bodies, that have calmer conditions than open sea. Thus, they are optimal places for growing of early stages of several fish and

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