What is the main cause of surface water sinking to cause the deep, thermohaline ocean currents?
a) Density increase caused by increased wind currents
b) Density increase caused by cold in polar regions and increased salinity
c) Density decrease caused by greater salinity
d) Density decrease caused by cold in polar regions
e) Surface currents converging, driving them both downward
B
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A) cold, upwelling ocean currents that cool the air. B) the windward side of a mountain range. C) very light winds or calm conditions. D) deep water conditions adjacent to the coast.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) 2 inches B) 2 feet C) 4 feet D) 10 feet E) 20 feet
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What will be an ideal response?