The Water Temperature at the Abyssal Plain Is ____________

question 25

Multiple Choice

The water temperature at the abyssal plain is ____________.

• A) warm (25-33°C)
• B) near room temperature (25°C)
• C) cold to your skin (10°C-15°C)
• D) near freezing (1°C-2°C)

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