Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Considering Thermohaline Circulation

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE considering thermohaline circulation?

• A) Thermohaline circulation is caused by even and steady global heating of the ocean.
• B) Thermohaline circulation is the result of heating of the ocean at lower latitudes and cooling at high latitudes.
• C) Thermohaline circulation is driven by density gradients.
• D) Thermohaline circulation transports tropical waters to polar regions.

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