Consider the following statement regarding the oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes 1 The aquatic plant ...........

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Consider the following statement regarding the oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes:

1. The aquatic plant production is low in oligotrophic lakes and high in eutrophic lakes.

2. The aquatic plant nutrient flux is low in an oligotrophic lake and high in a eutrophic lake.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 and 2

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Explanation:

Oligotrophic lakes are characterized by low nutrient levels and low plant production, whereas eutrophic lakes have high nutrient levels and high plant production. However, the first statement only partially represents the characteristics of both lake types. The second statement correctly differentiates the nutrient flux between the two. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.