The wide end of a river that meets the sea is known as __:

Q. The wide end of a river that meets the sea is known as __:
Answer: Estuary
Notes: Estuaries and their surrounding wetlands are bodies of water usually found where rivers meet the sea. Estuaries are home to unique plant and animal communities that have adapted to brackish water—a mixture of fresh water draining from the land and salty seawater.

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