Within the Mixing Zone and Thermocline, Average Temperature and Salinity

question 28

Multiple Choice

Within the mixing zone and thermocline, average temperature and salinity

• A) decrease with depth.
• B) increase with depth.
• C) remain fairly constant with depth.
• D) decrease within the mixing zone, but increase the thermocline.

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