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1. Why are estuaries such good places for nature’s young ones? In estuaries, animals can enjoy all the benefits of the oceans without having to face many of their dangers. Tides provide energy for the ecosystems, but estuaries are protected from waves and storms by islands, mud or sand. Nutrients from both the land and the ocean arrive in estuaries. 2. What does density mean in this passage? It means the number of species per area. 5. Why are estuaries important to human beings? Estuaries provide both recreation and education for human beings. People can fish, swim and have fun on the beach. Scientists and students have endless opportunities to study a variety of life in the habitat. Estuaries also contribute to the economy through tourism and fishing. Great places for nature’s young animals Clean our water by absorbing nutrients and pollutants from water coming from inland sources; Provide both recreation and education for human beings. * * INTEGRATING SKILLS READING: NATURES NURSERY: ESTUARIES P.22 Activity 1. Word Study the body of water where a river meets the ocean b. warm-blooded vertebrate animals to generate (offspring) by sexual or asexual means. something that pollutes, especially a waste material e. the process of eroding or the condition of being eroded refreshment of ones mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates pollutant estuary recreation mammal reproduce erosion What is an estuary? Definition: An estuary is the body of water where a river meets the ocean. fresh water and salt water a unique environment Which of the following pictures are mentioned in the text? ? ? education fishing recreation living creatures What living creatures can be found in estuaries? Birds, fish, marine mammals, shellfish and other species Activity 2. Finding Topic Sentences Topic Sentence of Paragraph: _____ Sentence: As the oceans are the source of