Layering in the Ocean Occurs Because ________

question 9

Multiple Choice

Layering in the ocean occurs because ________.

• A) surface processes form water layers of differing combinations of salinity and temperature
• B) processes at depth add and subtract salt and heat
• C) atmospheric processes control conditions at the surface
• D) surface processes form water layers of differing combinations of salinity and temperature and atmospheric processes control conditions at the surface
• E) All of these choices are correct.

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