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Question : What is thermal stratification? Explain its types. |
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Answer» Solution :Thermal stratification is usually found in aquatic habitat. The change in the temperature profile with increasing depth in a water body is called thermal stratification. There are three kinds of thermal STRATIFICATIONS. 1.Epilimnion The upper LAYER of warmer water. 2. Metalimnion - The middle layer with a zone of gradual decrease in temperature. 3. HYPOLIMNION The BOTTOM layer of colder water. |
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