Estuary Flashcards
1
Q
Estuary
A
Semi-closed body of water connected to the sea, up to tidal or salt intrusion limit (and receives freshwater runoff)
2
Q
Coastal plain estuary
A
Made when rising sea levels flood river valleys
3
Q
Lagoon
A
More restricted connection to the sea
4
Q
Delta
A
Fan-shaped mouth of a river, with multiple tributaries
5
Q
Provisioning
A
Aquatic products, fisheries, lumber, fuel
6
Q
Regulating
A
Coastline protection, erosion reduction, land stabilization
7
Q
Cultural
A
Tourism, spirituality, recreational
8
Q
Support
A
Nutrient cycling, biodiversity, habitat
