Which of the following correctly orders the zone of depths in a lake from shallowest to deepest?

Question

Question 8 options:

A)

Profundal, littoral, limnetic

B)

Limnetic, littoral, profundal

C)

Littoral, profundal, limnetic

D)

Littoral, limnetic, profundal

Answer 1

The correct order of the zones of depths in a lake from shallowest to deepest is:

D) Littoral, limnetic, profundal.

• Littoral Zone: The shallow area near the shore where sunlight penetrates and where plants can grow.
• Limnetic Zone: The open water away from the shore, where organisms like plankton and fish can be found, and sunlight still reaches a certain depth.
• Profundal Zone: The deep, dark part of the lake where sunlight does not penetrate, making it difficult for photosynthesis to occur.