Lakes and reservoirs undergo little vertical mixing because ____.

A. they are too warm
B. rain accumulates in a layer of freshwater on the surface
C. wind drives primarily horizontal mixing
D. plant growth impedes flow
E. they contain stratified layers


Answer: E

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