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The tidal mouth of a river where fresh a...

The tidal mouth of a river where fresh and saline water get mixed is known as a/an

A

Gorge

B

Archipelago

C

Fold

D

Estuary

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D
An estuary is an area where a freshwater river or stream meets the ocean. Gorge is a narrow valley with steep sides and a river running through it. Archipelago is a group of islands with sea surrounding it. A fold is a bend in the rock strata. Folding: Is a type of earth movement resulting from the horizontal compression of rock layers by internal forces of the earth along plate boundaries.
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