A Rapid Change in Density with Depth in the Ocean

question 31

Multiple Choice

A rapid change in density with depth in the ocean is called the ________.

• A) homocline
• B) thermocline
• C) pycnocline
• D) isocline
• E) barocline

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Definitions:

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