If Extremely Cold Fresh Water Is Added on Top of Seawater

question 22

Multiple Choice

If extremely cold fresh water is added on top of seawater,

• A) the cold water will float at the surface.
• B) the cold water will sink to the bottom and stagnate.
• C) the cold water will sink and move rapidly out of the area.
• D) an overturn will begin immediately.
• E) the wind will control the surface mixing.

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