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Chapter 57, Problem 4U
Thermal stratification in a lake
a. is not modified by fall and spring overturn.
b. leads to higher oxygen in deep versus surface waters.
c. leads to higher oxygen in surface versus deep waters.
d. is reduced when ice forms on the surface of the lake.
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Thermal stratification in a lake
a. is not modified by fall and spring overturn.
b. leads to higher oxygen in deep versus surface waters.
c. leads to higher oxygen in surface versus deep waters.
d. is reduced when ice forms on the surface of the lake.
Young lakes are often clear and with little plant life. Such lakes arecalleda. oligotrophic.b. eutrophic.c. lotic.d. lentic.e. pelagic.
Eutrophication in water bodies can lead to the formation of dead zones due to a depletion of
a.
oxygen.
b.
carbon.
c.
nitrogen.
d.
decomposers.
e.
phosphorus.
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