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

Question

• Saltier water sinks under less salty water.
• Less salty water sinks under saltier water.
• Cold water sinks under warmer water.
• Warm water sinks under colder 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, the density of water is influenced by both temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline). Saltier, denser water tends to sink beneath less salty water, and cold water is generally denser than warm water, causing it to also sink.