If tidal currents are slight in an estuary but river flow is very large, which type of estuary is most likely to occur?
A) a partially-mixed estuary
B) a salt wedge estuary
C) a fjord
D) a well-mixed estuary
E) None of these are correct; it is impossible to tell from the information given.
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