Lab 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Epilimnion
A
- Upper stratum
- uniformly warm water that is constantly circulating
2
Q
Metalimnion
A
- Middle layer
- Includes thermocline
- Area of rapidly decreasing temperature
3
Q
Hypolimnium
A
- Cold
- Relatively undisturbed
4
Q
Dimictic
A
- Mixes twice a year
5
Q
Polymictic
A
- Mixes many times a year
