The highest density water

Warmer water tends to float near the surface because (select all that apply)

Which of the following water types would be found at the surface (choose only one)

The salinity of water along a depth profile was measured. Which of the following salinity results would most likely be found at the deepest point of the profile.

Zone of rapid salinity increase with depth

Zone of rapid temperature change with depth

Ocean layers can be mixed do to (select all that apply)

In which of the following regions is the temperature gradient less dramatic (more consistent from surface to deep water).

The water at the bottom of the ocean does not freeze because