Question

19 select the correct answer what is an enclosed body of coastal water that is a mixture of salt water and freshwater called? a. watershed b. tributary c. drainage basin d. estuary

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A watershed is an area of land that separates water flowing to different rivers or basins, not a body of water with mixed salt and fresh water.
• Option B: A tributary is a stream that flows into a larger river or lake, not a coastal water body with mixed water.
• Option C: A drainage basin is the area drained by a river system, not a specific water body with mixed salt and fresh water.
• Option D: An estuary is defined as an enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

Answer:

D. estuary