Which of the Following Statements Regarding Turnover in a Lake

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding turnover in a lake is correct?

• A) In fall turnover, dense water at 4°C sinks and disturbs sediments in the benthic zone.
• B) In fall turnover, dense water at 4°C rises and disturbs sediments in the benthic zone.
• C) The surface water gets to 4°C only by cooling.
• D) Fall turnovers and spring turnovers are exactly the same.

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