Q. Which of the following are the characteristics of estuaries?
1. It is a semi enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it.
2. It has a free connection with open sea.
3. An estuary has very little wave action, so it provides a calm refuge from the open sea.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Estuaries are semi enclosed coastal bodies of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it. They have a free connection with open sea and have very little wave action, so it provides a calm refuge from the open sea.

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