Asked by Eduardo Villanueva
Which of the following has the biggest effect on deep ocean currents?
A.
tides and salinity
B.
temperature and salinity
C.
tides and wind
D.
temperature and wind
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B. temperature and salinity
Deep ocean (thermohaline) currents are driven by density differences caused by temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline): cold, salty water is denser and sinks, setting up deep circulation. Tides and wind mainly affect surface and near‑surface currents.
Deep ocean (thermohaline) currents are driven by density differences caused by temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline): cold, salty water is denser and sinks, setting up deep circulation. Tides and wind mainly affect surface and near‑surface currents.
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