Which of the following statements regarding turnover is true?
A)In fall turnover,dense water at 4°C sinks and disturbs sediments in the benthic zone.
B)In fall turnover,dense water at 4°C rises and disturbs sediments in the benthic zone.
C)The surface water gets to 4°C only by cooling.
D)Fall turnovers and spring turnovers are exactly the same.

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In fall turnover, the surface water cools to 4°C, becomes denser, sinks, and disturbs sediments in the benthic zone.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Turnover Is True