Which of the Following Best Describes Spring Turnover

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes spring turnover?

• A)As ice on the surface of a body of water melts, it reaches 4 degrees Celcius, the temperature at which water is most dense, and it sinks to the bottom, pushing deeper water toward the surface.
• B)Water at the surfaces of water bodies warms along with air temperatures, and new life begins to grow in the warmer water.
• C)Fallen leaves from the previous season begin to deteriorate and provide nutrients for new members of ground-dwelling animals and fungi.

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