ExamVeda
Login
Home

Organisms which are predominantly found living on in or near bed...

This question belongs to General Knowledge Environmental Science
Environmental Science
?

Organisms which are predominantly found living on, in or near bed sediments of rivers or lakes are known as

Answer & Solution
Correct Answer: Option C
Because light is absorbed before it can reach deep ocean-water, the energy source for deep benthic ecosystems is often organic matter from higher up in the water column that drifts down to the depths.
Examveda
Question posted by Examveda
Community

Join the Discussion

No comments yet Be the first to discuss this question.
Keep Learning

Related Questions on Environmental Science

Water vapour is:
A. A gas B. A cloud droplet C. A rain drop D. A snowflake
What is the cause of the Exxon Valdez?
A. Oil Tanker which sank in 1989 along the coast of Alaska and marine life seriously affected. B. a plane which crashed and caused death of human life C. a ship which wrecked on the coast of India D. none of these.
In calm air the air temperature is -10o C, if the wind speed should increase to 30 knots (with no change in air temperature) the thermometer would indicate:
A. A much higher temperature than -10o C B. A much lower temperature than -10o C C. A temperature of -10o C D. A temperature of -30o C
Infrared and visible satellite images might provide:
A. A way of determining cloud thickness and altitude. B. A way of distinguishing between wet and dry clouds. C. A way of identifying clouds suitable for cloud seeding. D. A way of distinguishing between "new" and "old" clouds.
More Related Questions on Environmental Science