Large estuaries are more common on an_______ coastline.
A) submergent
B) emergent
C) retreating
D) stable

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Large estuaries are typically formed in submergent coastlines where sea level rise has flooded river valleys and low lying areas. Emergent coastlines, on the other hand, experience uplift and expose former sea level areas, which may not be suitable for estuary formation. Retreating coastlines experience erosion and may have a limited capacity for estuary formation. Stable coastlines may have estuaries, but they may not be as large as those found on submergent coastlines.

Large Estuaries Are More Common on An_______ Coastline