A(n) ____ is a partially enclosed body of water where seawater mixes with freshwater from a river.
A) benthic zone
B) littoral zone
C) sea
D) estuary
E) coral reef

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An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water where fresh water from a river mixes with salt water from the ocean. It is a transition zone between land and sea and is characterized by fluctuating salinity levels. The mixing of these waters creates a unique ecosystem and makes estuaries among the most productive ecosystems on Earth.

A(n) ____ Is a Partially Enclosed Body of Water Where