Lake Stratification

Lake Stratification

12th Grade

12 Qs

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Lake Stratification

Lake Stratification

Assessment

Quiz

Science

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-LS1-6, MS-PS3-4, MS-ESS2-4

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is thermal stratification in a lake?

Separation of water into different layers based on salinity

Formation of ice layers on the surface of the lake

Movement of water in a circular pattern within the lake

Layering of water with different temperatures

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which layer of a lake is characterized by warm surface water?

hypolimnion

thermocline

benthic zone

epilimnion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the middle layer of a lake called?

thermocline

hypolimnion

euphotic zone

epilimnion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which layer of a lake is characterized by cold, dense water?

metalimnion

hypolimnion

epilimnion

thermocline

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes thermal stratification in a lake?

Water pollution

Presence of aquatic plants

Temperature difference between surface and deeper layers of water

Evaporation of water from the surface

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the uppermost layer of a lake called?

hypolimnion

epilimnion

thermocline

benthic zone

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the transition layer between the epilimnion and hypolimnion called (Choose both correct answers)?

thermocline

halocline

pycnocline

metalimnion

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