What is the term used to describe a shallow, partially enclosed area where freshwater enters the ocean? select one: a. coral reef b. abyssal ecosystem c. mangrove swamp d. estuary?

D. Estuary

  - An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water along a coast or beach and open to the ocean or a large lake. Estuaries occur when fresh water from a river mix with the salt water from the ocean creating brackish water. Estuaries are made up of many different types of habitat such as swamps, beaches, mudflats, and tidal pools.

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.