Q. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Lagoons and backwaters are coastal lakes which have their connection with the sea through small openings.
2. They exhibit a gradient in salinity from freshwater to marine depending upon the extent of influence of the sea water.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
Both 1 & 2
Notes: Lagoons and backwaters are coastal lakes which have their connection with the sea through small openings. They exhibit a gradient in salinity from freshwater to marine depending upon the extent of influence of the sea water.