Estuaries most commonly have salinity that is ____________.
A)identical to normal marine salinity
B)identical to fresh water
C)hypersaline (greater than normal marine salinity)
D)brackish (between freshwater and marine salinity)

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Estuaries are typically areas where freshwater and saltwater mix, resulting in a lower salinity than the ocean but higher than freshwater. This intermediate salinity is known as brackish water.

Estuaries Most Commonly Have Salinity That Is ____________