Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
Which of the following are saltwater wetlands?
APonds
BBogs
CFreshwater lakes
DEstuaries ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Estuaries — Estuaries are saltwater wetlands, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Estuaries are saltwater wetlands, so that is the answer.
★An estuary is where a river meets the sea.
★There, fresh river water mixes with salty sea water.
★So estuaries are saltwater wetlands.
★Ponds, bogs and freshwater lakes hold fresh water.
★So the answer is estuaries.
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