Question

The uppermost zone in lakes and ponds, which is close to the shore and rich in nutrients is called the _______.
a.
benthic zone
b.
limnetic zone
c.
pelagic zone
d.
littoral zone
I believe its b but Want a second guess cause I dont want to get it wrong

Answer 1

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is d. littoral zone.

The littoral zone is the near shore area where sunlight penetrates all the way to the sediment and allows aquatic plants (macrophytes) to grow. Light levels of about 1% or less of surface values usually define this depth.

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Answer 2

Answer: d.  littoral zone

Explanation:

The littoral zone is the zone which lies close to the shore of the aquatic water body. It remains partially submerged with shallow water. It is the uppermost zone of the aquatic water body. It is the part of lakes, river, pond and sea. It receives maximum sunlight. It is rich in nutrients as it receives carbon dioxide and oxygen directly from the atmosphere. It is suitable zone for the growth of plants and phytoplanktons which can also support the diversity of aquatic fauna in this zone.