Match the process with its most closely associated estuarine mixing type.
-Tidal overmixing
A)Evaporation can exceed freshwater input.
B)Fresh water flows over seawater.
C)Dense surface seawater mixes into freshwater below.

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Tidal overmixing typically results in denser, saltier seawater at the surface mixing into the less dense freshwater below, which aligns with option C. This process is influenced by the strong tidal forces that enhance mixing and vertical circulation within the estuary.

Match the Process with Its Most Closely Associated Estuarine Mixing