Which Term Refers to Lakes That Have Few Minerals and Low

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to lakes that have few minerals and low productivity? 

• A) eutrophic 
• B) mesotrophic 
• C) autotrophic 
• D) oligotrophic

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Definitions:

Density

The mass of a substance per unit volume, a critical factor in the behavior of geological materials.

San Andreas Fault

A major geological fault in California known for producing significant earthquakes, marking the boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.

Northridge Earthquake

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck the Los Angeles area of California, USA, on January 17, 1994.

Divergent Plate Boundary

A region where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the creation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.