Which Processes Cause Surface Seawater to Increase in Density

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which processes cause surface seawater to increase in density?

• A) Sea ice formation
• B) Sea ice melting
• C) Surface water evaporation
• D) Sea ice formation and surface water evaporation
• E) Sea ice melting and surface water evaporation

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

The nerve tasked with conveying visual data from the retina towards the brain.

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, extending from the brainstem to the abdomen, which influences various functions including heart rate, gastrointestinal peristalsis, and sweating.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Merkel Disks

Specialized skin cells that function as mechanoreceptors, responding to light touch and pressure.