The part of a lake where light does not penetrate is the
A) littoral zone.
B) benthic zone.
C) pelagic zone.
D) profundal zone.
E) limnetic zone.

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The profundal zone is the deepest part of a lake where light does not penetrate, and therefore supports very little life. The other zones listed all receive sunlight and are able to support various forms of aquatic life.

The Part of a Lake Where Light Does Not Penetrate