What drives thermohaline circulation in the ocean?

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evaporation of water at the equator

evaporation of water at the equator

trade winds blowing over the water

trade winds blowing over the water

temperature and salinity of the water

temperature and salinity of the water

nutrients and sediments in the water

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The correct response is:

temperature and salinity of the water

Thermohaline circulation is driven by differences in water density, which is influenced by temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline).