How is the clarity of ocean water affected by eroded soil that gets washed into the ocean?

Question

How is the clarity of ocean water affected by eroded soil that gets washed into the ocean?

it reduces the clarity of the water

it increases the clarity of the water

it does not affect the clarity of the water

Answer 1

it reduces the clarity of the water

Answer 2

It reduces the clarity, which is to say that it increases the turbidity.

Answer 3

If you take a cup of mud, and mix itr with water, then mix that into a larger pool of clear water, the clarity of the water is reduced.  It is simple logic.  particles in suspension - mud and clay - cloud the water, and reduce the clarity.