The sediment in a lake, composed of organic debris and mud, is termed the
A)photic zone.
B)benthic zone.
C)profundal zone.
D)littoral zone.
E)limnetic zone.

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The benthic zone refers to the bottom of a body of water, including the sediment and any organisms that live on or in it. This includes lakes, where the sediment is composed of organic debris and mud. The other answer choices are not related to lake sediment.

The Sediment in a Lake, Composed of Organic Debris and Mud