Briefly describe these factors and give examples. Point form is acceptable. The epilimnion is well mixed in a thermally stratified lake. Describe the vertical and horizontal mixing processes that occur in this layer of a lake. Use diagrams to illustrate the seasonal cycle of temperature and mixing in a monomictic lake in southern Ontario.
Water has two characteristics that are particularly important to lakes.
Identify these features and describe their importance. Positive heterograde oxygen curves frequently occur in the metalimnion where they are called Metalimnetic Oxygen Maxima. Use these parameters and those that you can calculate to support your answer. Show your calculations. Vertical zonation in lakes is provided by light and heat.