Author Question: When freshwater inflows into estuaries are reduced, A) salt water intrudes into the system. B) ... (Read 48 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

When freshwater inflows into estuaries are reduced,

A) salt water intrudes into the system.
B) freshwater species of plants and invertebrates may invade the estuary.
C) populations of native species increase.
D) freshwater enters marine ecosystems, causing loss of coastal biodiversity.

Question 2

What three characteristics do we use to describe the textures of clastic sedimentary rocks? Describe how one of the characteristics can be used to provide information about the environment of deposition.

What will be an ideal response?

ynlevi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

The texture in clastic sedimentary rocks refers to grain size of dominant grains, sorting (the range of grain sizes present), and rounding of the grains due to abrasion during transport. Sorting and rounding may provide information on the amount of weathering, or extent of transport. Grain size may provide information about extent of transport too, as it takes more energy to move larger grain sizes.