Thermal _________ is characteristic of larger lakes in temperate regions.

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Thermal stratification is the layering of water in a lake based on temperature. In larger lakes in temperate regions, the thermal stratification is more pronounced due to the size of the lake and the variation in temperature throughout the depth of the lake. This can impact the distribution of plants and animals in the lake. Turnover and inversion are both related to mixing of the water in the lake and are not necessarily characteristic of larger lakes in temperate regions. Conformation is not a term commonly used in the context of lakes.

Thermal _________ Is Characteristic of Larger Lakes in Temperate Regions