Which of the following describe how water mixes in a thermohaline current? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

Warm water sinks under colder water.
Warm water sinks under colder water.

Cold water sinks under warmer water.
Cold water sinks under warmer water.

Less salty water sinks under saltier water.
Less salty water sinks under saltier water.

Saltier water sinks under less salty water.
Saltier water sinks under less salty water.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that describe how water mixes in a thermohaline current are:

1. Saltier water sinks under less salty water.
2. Cold water sinks under warmer water.

In thermohaline circulation, denser water (which can be denser due to being saltier and/or colder) sinks, while less dense water rises. Therefore, saltier water tends to sink beneath less salty water, and cold water can also sink beneath warmer water.