What is the main reason for the stratification in the north polar waters?
a. Temperature
b. Salinity
c. Depth
d. Pressure
ANS: B
Vertical movement is quite limited in polar and tropical waters. The layers in the polar regions are
mostly due to changes in salinity as there is generally no thermocline. Information can be found in the
section The Ocean Is Stratified by Density.
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