Question
What are tidal rivers? Write a few sentences about them.
Answer
Tidal rivers are rivers that experience the tidal movements of the sea. They occur where the river meets the sea and are influenced by the rise and fall of tides. During high tide, seawater moves upstream, while during low tide, freshwater flows downstream. Tidal rivers are important for supporting unique ecosystems and providing habitats for various species. They are also significant for human activities such as fishing and transportation. In West Bengal, the Hooghly River is a tidal river and a distributary of the Ganga. The Sundarbans, a mangrove forest that spans across West Bengal and Bangladesh, is also located in the delta region of the tidal rivers and is home to many unique and endangered species.
