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Which of the following describe how water mixes in a thermohaline current. Select two correct answers. A. Cold water sinks under warmer water. B. Less salty water sinks under saltier water. C. Saltier water sinks under less salty water. D. Warm water sinks under colder water.
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A and C.
Cold water is denser than warm water, so it sinks beneath warmer water. Saltier water is denser than less salty water, so it sinks beneath fresher water.
Cold water is denser than warm water, so it sinks beneath warmer water. Saltier water is denser than less salty water, so it sinks beneath fresher water.
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