Question

the uppermost zone in lakes and ponds, which is close to the shore and rich in nutrients is called the
a. benthic zone
b. limnetic zone
c. pelagic zone
d. littoral zone
please select the best answer from the choices provided
o a
o b
o c
o d

Explanation:

• The benthic zone is the bottom - dwelling area of a lake or pond.
• The limnetic zone is the open water area beyond the littoral zone.
• The pelagic zone is the open water column of a lake or pond.
• The littoral zone is the uppermost zone close to the shore, rich in nutrients due to runoff and wave action that stirs up sediments.

Answer:

D. littoral zone