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General Knowledge · Q246

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 246

Q246

In an aquatic ecosystem, the depth to which light penetrates is called

A.
aphotic
B.
photic
Answer
C.
euphotic
D.
nonphotic

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The layer of the ocean that receives light is called the photic zone. It is categorized into the euphotic and disphotic zone. Euphotic zone is the uppermost layer of the ocean where sufficient light for photosynthesis is found.