Which words in this sentence are an independent clause?

Tide pools are depressions in rocks along the coastline that fill with seawater when the tide retreats and that teem with animals and plants.

A.

when the tide retreats

B.

that fill with seawater when the tide retreats

C.

that teem with animals and plants

D.

Tide pools are depressions in rocks along the coastline

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31 October, 01:16

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Alma Conway · Answer 1

D. This is because it can stand on its own and still make sense. It is a complete thought.