The Sediment in a Lake, Composed of Organic Debris and Mud

question 40

Multiple Choice

The sediment in a lake, composed of organic debris and mud, is termed the

• A)photic zone.
• B)benthic zone.
• C)profundal zone.
• D)littoral zone.
• E)limnetic zone.

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