The increased volume of oceanic crust lowers the elevation of the seafloor, thus increasing the volume of space available to hold water in the basins.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) in areas where wind belts converge B) in coastal areas with weak sea breezes C) in upwelling zones D) only in the southern ocean below 60°S latitude E) where storm waves move against strong surface currents
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A) tropical storm B) tropical depression C) typhoon D) supertyphoon E) tropical disturbance