Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is a partly enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea called?

  1. Estuary

  2. Lagoon

  3. Bay

  4. Strait
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Explanation

An estuary is a partly enclosed coastal body of water where rivers or streams flow into the open sea, mixing fresh and salt water. A lagoon (B) is a shallow body of water separated from a larger sea by a barrier. A bay (C) is a broader coastal inlet. A strait (D) is a narrow waterway connecting two larger water bodies.

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