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Question 3 • SC332 Environmental Science B

What are the two causes of density in deep current waters?

Answer
A
Salinity (how much salt) of the water and high temperatures
B
Salinity (how much salt) of the water and low temperatures
C
Oxygen content of the water and high temperatures .
D
Oxygen content of the water and low temperatures

Explanation

Deep ocean water is dense when it has high salinity and low temperature. Salt increases water’s density, and colder water is denser than warmer water. Therefore, the correct choice is “Salinity (how much salt) of the water and low temperatures.”

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