-Referring to the Map, Which Statement Describes the Temperature Profile

question 98

Multiple Choice

-Referring to the map, which statement describes the temperature profile of ocean water for the tropics?

• A)Water temperature is cold at all depths.
• B)Water temperature is warm at all depths.
• C)Water temperature is higher near the surface than at depth.
• D)Surface water temperature is the highest of any latitude because it receives the most insolation

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