Which of the following characteristics alters the density of ocean water?

A.
salinity and temperature

B.
wave speed and wave size

C.
temperature and wave speed

D.
wave size and salinity

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A. salinity and temperature

Explanation: Ocean water density increases with higher salinity and with lower temperature (and also increases with pressure/depth). Wave speed and wave size do not determine water density.