Question

which of the following best characterizes the littoral zone of a lake? choose 1 answer: a it is composed of open water and dominated by plankton. b it receives enough sunlight and nutrients for rooted plants to survive. c it contains organisms that are able to survive in low - oxygen concentrations. d it is the land based community of organisms and their environment not associated the water.

Explanation:

The littoral zone of a lake is the shallow - water area near the shore. It gets sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis and has enough nutrients to support the growth of rooted plants. Option A describes the limnetic zone (open - water zone dominated by plankton). Option C is more characteristic of the hypolimnion in some lakes (low - oxygen layer). Option D describes a terrestrial ecosystem, not the littoral zone.

Answer:

B. It receives enough sunlight and nutrients for rooted plants to survive.