Sunday, October 23, 2011

Quiz 1 7.1 words

breakwaters- A barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbor from the force of waves
faecal coliform-
silting -
Fill or block with silt
tidal flushing - action of saltwater entering an estuary twice a day during the high tides. It renews the salinity and nutrients to the estuary and removes artificially introduced toxins in the environment.
sea change-
A profound or notable transformation
urban stormwater-
silting-
tidal flushing-
dredging-
Clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge.
introduced plants-

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