Which of the following statements most accurately describes temperature and density patterns in Earth's oceans?

A) Density generally increases and temperature generally decreases with depth.
B) Density and temperature generally increase with depth.
C) Warm tropical waters are denser than waters at high latitudes.
D) The densest and warmest waters are found in the tropics.


A

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