If a freshwater river discharges into a calm, saline ocean bay, which consequence follows regarding density stratification?

💡 Explanation

Stable stratification is established because the less dense freshwater floats above the denser saltwater. This density difference creates a barrier to mixing, therefore vertical stratification is established, rather than immediate mixing or a uniform salinity gradient.

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