Question

The zone at the edge of a lake or ocean which is alternatively exposed to air and immersed in water is called

• A.
  Lentic one
• B.
  Benthic zone
• C.
  Littoral zone
• D.
  Pelagic zone

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Littoral zone
Pelagic zone
The pelagic zone is all the ocean water except the shore and bottom.

Benthic zone
It is the bottom-most zone of the water body and perpetual darkness zone. Only consumers and decomposers are found in this zone.

Lentic one
Lentic is a type of ecosystem found in standing water bodies such as ponds and lakes.

Littoral zone
The Littoral zone is the shallow coastal zone at the edge of a lake or ocean where light is available up to the bottom. This zone is alternatively exposed to air and immersed in water. Both producers and consumers are found in this zone. Rooted vegetation occurs along the shore.

Final answer
d. Littoral zone