VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    An estuary acts as a nutrient trap because of the:

    A) action of rivers and tides

    B) depth at which photosynthesis can occur

    C) amount of rainfall received

    D) height of water table

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Estuary is the end of river where freshwater and salt water mix as they meet. It acts as a nutrient trap; as the sides bring nutrient from the sea and at the same time, they prevent the seawared escape of nutrient brought by the river.


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