Internal waves occur at the boundary between water layers of two different densities. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ANS: T
Internal waves usually move slowly. They happen at the base of the pycnocline, particularly in the
bottom region of a steep thermocline. Information can be found in the section Internal Waves Can
Form between Ocean Layers of Differing Densities.

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