In lakes,the nutrient-rich water near the shore,where primary producers are attached to the lake bottom,is part of the ____.
A) benthic zone
B) abyssal zone
C) limnetic zone
D) littoral zone
E) profundal zone

Question

In lakes,the nutrient-rich water near the shore,where primary producers are attached to the lake bottom,is part of the ____.  
A) benthic zone
B) abyssal zone
C) limnetic zone
D) littoral zone
E) profundal zone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The littoral zone is the shallow area along the shore where sunlight penetrates all the way to the sediment and allows aquatic plants to grow. This zone is also home to a variety of small animals such as insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.

In Lakes,the Nutrient-Rich Water near the Shore,where Primary Producers Are