Question

Limnetic, profundal, littoral, and benthic have what in common?
a.
They refer to the upper-level zones found in salt- and freshwater ecosystems.
b.
They are all zones found in freshwater systems.
c.
They refer to the lower-level zones found in salt- and freshwater ecosystems.
d.
They are all zones found in saltwater systems.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

These terms describe zones in freshwater lakes: littoral (nearshore), limnetic (open-water), profundal (deep, darker water), and benthic (lake bottom).