WBCS.LIVE practice question

A/an _______ is the wide end of a river that meets the sea.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Creek
  2. Estuary
  3. Gorge
  4. Meander

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Estuary

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Estuary šŸ“š Explanation: An estuary is defined as a wide, semi-enclosed coastal body of water where the mouth of a freshwater river meets and mixes with the saltwater of the open sea. It experiences continuous tidal movements. These zones are highly productive ecosystems that serve as critical breeding grounds for various fish, birds, and marine organisms. West-flowing rivers in India typically form estuaries instead of deltas.