Question

While studying ecosystems, Frederik reads the sentence below describing the difference between ponds and lakes.

Ponds are more shallow, colder, and have more nutrients than lakes.

Which statement best describes the sentence?

It correctly describes the two ecosystems in all areas.
It incorrectly describes the two ecosystems in terms of depth.
It incorrectly describes the two ecosystems in terms of temperature.
It incorrectly describes the two ecosystems in terms of nutrients.

Answer 1

It incorrectly describes the two ecosystems in terms of temperature.

Ponds are shallow so they warm more quickly and are usually warmer than lakes; the depth and nutrient parts are generally correct.