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shallow at outsides of lake, center of lake is deeper

Describe the depth profile of the lake. Why is the depth profile a valuable piece of information when conducting a lake study?. shallow at outsides of lake, center of lake is deeper depth steeply increases as we go further into the lake

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shallow at outsides of lake, center of lake is deeper

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  1. Describe the depth profile of the lake. Why is the depth profile a valuable piece of information when conducting a lake study? shallow at outsides of lake, center of lake is deeper depth steeply increases as we go further into the lake depth profile would be important for the safety of the boat (doesn’t get stuck/hit the bottom) figure out different species in the lake depending on depth where different species live depending on oxygen concentration and temperature and amount of food Explain Water Circulation Overflow Preparation Erosion Diving Ability The History of the Lake, e.g. : how it was formed To figure out the ACTUAL depth of the lake Depth helps explain the past and how the lake was formed

  2. Why might a fisherman be interested in the depth profile of the lake? • Because at different depths of the lake, exists different aquatic animals and plants • They could go to where the highest amounts of fish are according to the temperature and oxygen concentration and seasons • So they know how much line to throw into the lake • To be prepared for what kind of fish they could be catching • Boat Safety • Most fish in deeper lakes • Water level

  3. Is the temperature profile for Lake St. George one that you expected to see at this time of year? • YES! • It is fall so the temperature is colder • Less sunlight = lower temperature - No • Water temperature was fairly close to air temperature • (Epilimnion = 17.5 ° C) & (Air temperature = 16.7 ° C) • Fall turnover has not fully occurred yet

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