If sea level is to remain constant, the water budget of an estuary requires that all inputs of water equal T_o.

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This statement is true. The water budget of an estuary must balance, meaning that all inputs of water (from rivers, tides, precipitation, etc.) equal the amount of water leaving the estuary through evaporation, outflow, and other means. This is necessary in order to maintain a constant sea level in the estuary.

If Sea Level Is to Remain Constant, the Water Budget