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Geography GK · Q133

Hydrosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 133

Q133

The stagnated water in the surface of lake is known as

A.
Epilimnion
B.
Metalmnion
C.
Thermocline
D.
Hypolimnion
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The stagnated water in the surface of lake is known as Hypolimnion. Hypolimnion is the layer of water at lower level in a lake. It has cooler temperature as compared to above lying layers remaining relatively stagnant.