A semi enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea is called (1) Estuary (2) Fiord (3) Cove (4) Ria coast

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(1) Estuary Explanation: An estuary is a semi-enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea and within which sea water is measurably diluted with fresh water derived from land drainage. Estuaries form a transition zone between river environments and maritime environments. They are subject both to marine and riverine influences.

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