Which Aquatic Zone in a Lake Will Have the Highest

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which aquatic zone in a lake will have the highest nutrient levels and therefore the densest microbial populations?

• A) the benthic zone
• B) the profundal zone
• C) the littoral zone
• D) the limnetic zone
• E) the sediment zone

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