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

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a negative estuary, evaporation exceeds freshwater input, resulting in higher salt concentrations in the water.

Answer: B
 In a fresh-water dominated estuary, fresh water flows over seawater, creating a layer of low-salinity water near the surface.

Answer: C
 A well-mixed estuary occurs when dense surface seawater mixes with freshwater below, resulting in a homogenous mixture with consistent salinity throughout the water column.

Match the Process with Its Most Closely Associated Estuarine Mixing