The diagram shows a generalized cross section of the marine environment with various zones labeled with letters. Choose the letter that best answers the question. Letters may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Which zone has a condition of constant temperature?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question

The diagram shows a generalized cross section of the marine environment with various zones labeled with letters. Choose the letter that best answers the question. Letters may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
 
-Which zone has a condition of constant temperature?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The thermocline is the zone in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth. Below the thermocline, in the deep zone (C), the temperature remains relatively constant.

The Diagram Shows a Generalized Cross Section of the Marine