Question 62 Match these terms with the descriptions that follow: (a) Eutrophic Lake (b) Oligotrophic Lake Nutrient rich Nutrient poor oxygen saturated stratified thermocline epilimnion [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose ]

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