Water clarity, or turbidity, measures the amount of sediment and debris in a body of water. Since light cannot shine into water with low clarity, turbidity is a factor that is considered when monitoring water quality. Which of the following organisms would be most negatively affected by unclear water?
A. plants growing on the lake floor
B. trout feeding near the lake surface
C. trees growing along the lake shore
D. geese nesting on the bank of the lake