The thermocline is the layer in a lake at which
A) Pollutants are trapped and held
B) Seasonal lake mixing occurs
C) The warm upper zone meets the cold lower zone
D) Nutrient levels are the lowest
E) Light no longer penetrates enough for photosynthesis to occur

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The thermocline is the layer within a body of water, such as a lake, where the temperature transition between the warmer water above and the colder water below is most pronounced. This layer acts as a barrier to mixing between the water layers due to the temperature difference.

The Thermocline Is the Layer in a Lake at Which