What water mass is the most saline?
a. North Atlantic Water
b. Mediterranean Deep Water
c. Antarctic Bottom Water
d. North Atlantic Intermediate Water
ANS: B
The Mediterranean Deep Water is even more saline than the Antarctic Bottom Water at 38 , but it is
not as dense. The lighter density is due to the water being warmer in the Mediterranean. The two water
masses do not mix because of the differences in density. Information can be found in the section
Thermohaline Circulation Affects All the Ocean's Water.
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