An estuary which forms where a rapidly flowing large river enters the ocean in an area where tidal range is low to moderate is called:

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A salt wedge estuary forms in areas where a rapidly flowing large river enters the ocean in an area where tidal range is low to moderate. The river flow creates a wedge of less dense fresh water on top of denser saltwater from the ocean, creating a salinity gradient.

An Estuary Which Forms Where a Rapidly Flowing Large River