The ocean can be divided into several vertical layers—the surface zone, a transition zone, and the deep zone. As one descends to lower depths, water pressure ________ and temperature ________

A) increases; decreases
B) decreases; increases
C) increases; increases
D) decreases; decreases


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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