If the Compensation Point Is Above the Thermocline

question 41

Multiple Choice

If the compensation point is above the thermocline,

• A)hypoxic waters can easily circulate to the surface, endangering the lake ecosystem, and this is more likely to happen in summer.
• B)hypoxic waters cannot easily circulate to the surface, protecting the lake ecosystem, and this is more likely to happen in summer.
• C)hypoxic waters can easily circulate to the surface, endangering the lake ecosystem, and this is more likely to happen in winter.
• D)hypoxic waters cannot easily circulate to the surface, protecting the lake ecosystem, and this is more likely to happen in winter.

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