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Thermohaline circulation _______.
a.
supplies heat to polar regions
b.
causes salt lake formation
c.
causes oxbow lake formation
d.
is unaffected by heat fluctuations

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a. supplies heat to polar regions

Explanation: Thermohaline circulation is a global ocean circulation driven by differences in water density from temperature and salinity. It transports warm surface waters toward the poles (e.g., the Gulf Stream/North Atlantic Drift), delivering heat to high latitudes and helping regulate climate. It does not form salt lakes or oxbow lakes, and it is affected by heat (and salinity) changes.