Estuarine circulation associated with a shallow, low-volume estuary in which river water mixes evenly at all depths with ocean water would be called a:
A)highly stratified estuary.
B)salt wedge estuary.
C)slightly stratified estuary.
D)tectonic estuary.
E)vertically mixed estuary.

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In a shallow, low-volume estuary where river water mixes evenly with ocean water at all depths, the estuarine circulation is considered a vertically mixed estuary. This is because there is no stratification or distinct layering of water masses in the estuary.

Estuarine Circulation Associated with a Shallow, Low-Volume Estuary in Which