Quiz: How do varying depths of Crater Lake affect its temperature March 3, 2025 by Gideon Lakewood How do varying depths of Crater Lake affect its temperature and stratification? Discover more about Crater Lake Tours at our home page. A) Deeper areas remain colder and less affected by surface temperature changes, leading to distinct thermal layers. B) Shallower areas are always warmer due to increased sunlight exposure, affecting the entire lake’s temperature. C) Temperature is uniform throughout the lake regardless of depth, resulting in no stratification. D) Deeper areas are warmer because heat from the Earth’s core influences the lake’s temperature. Submit Answer