Multiple choice

The part of the sea/ocean/deep lake comprising the water column that is near to the seabed is known as __________.

  1. benthic zone

  2. pelagic zone

  3. demersal zone

  4. intertidal zones

  5. littoral zone

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The demersal zone is the part of the sea/ocean/deep lake comprising the water column that is near to the seabed and the benthos. The demersal zone is just above the benthic zone and forms a layer of the larger profundal zone.