Question

which of the following best characterizes the littoral zone of a lake? choose 1 answer: a it receives enough sunlight and nutrients for rooted plants to survive. b it is the land based community of organisms and their environment not associated the water. c it contains organisms that are able to survive in low - oxygen concentrations. d it is composed of open water and dominated by plankton.

Explanation:

The littoral zone of a lake is the shallow - water area near the shore. It has sufficient sunlight penetration and nutrient availability, which supports the growth of rooted plants. Option B describes a terrestrial community, not the littoral zone. Option C describes organisms in deeper, oxygen - poor zones like the profundal zone. Option D describes the limnetic zone which is open water dominated by plankton.

Answer:

A. It receives enough sunlight and nutrients for rooted plants to survive.