Layering in the ocean occurs because ________.

A. processes at depth add and subtract salt and heat
B. surface processes form water layers of differing combinations of salinity and temperature
C. atmospheric processes control conditions at the surface
D. surface processes form water layers of differing combinations of salinity and temperature and atmospheric processes control conditions at the surface
E. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: D

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