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Identify the false statement regarding the Open Water Zone of a lake.

  1. It lies beyond the Littoral Zone.
  2. Light penetrates to the bottom in this zone.
  3. Rooted plants can grow here.
  4. It is characterized by deeper water.

    A1 only

    B2, 3

    CAll

    D1, 4

    Answer:

    D. 1, 4

    Read Explanation:

    • Lakes exhibit life zones

    • Horizontal Zones division is on the basis of life forms existing in lakes

    • Littoral zone - This is the shallow water zone, near the shore, where light penetrates to the bottom. Rooted plants can grow only in this region.

    • Open Water Zone - This zone extends beyond the littoral zone and is too deep for light to penetrate till the bottom and for rooted plants to grow.

    • Benthic Zone - This zone forms the floor of the lake and underlies the littoral and limnetic zone.


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