Question

epilimnion
profundal
zone
thermocline
littoral
which layer is
the coldest in a
stratified lake?

Explanation:

In a stratified lake, the profundal zone is typically the deepest layer. As it is deeper, it receives less sunlight compared to the epilimnion (the surface layer which is warmer due to sunlight). The thermocline is the middle layer where there is a rapid change in temperature. The littoral zone is the near - shore area. Based on the general characteristics of lake stratification, the profundal zone is the coldest as it is not warmed by direct sunlight and is in the deeper part of the lake.

Answer:

Profundal zone