Which of the following statements accurately describes the Littoral Zone of a lake?It is the deepest part of the lake.It is characterized by shallow water where light reaches the bottom.Rooted plants cannot grow in this region.It is located furthest from the shore.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the Littoral Zone of a lake?

A1, 2

B2 only

C1 only

DNone of these

Answer:

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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