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

Question

Responses

Cold water sinks under warmer water.
Cold water sinks under warmer water.

Warm water sinks under colder water.
Warm water sinks under colder water.

Less salty water sinks under saltier water.
Less salty water sinks under saltier water.

Saltier water sinks under less salty water.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that describe how water mixes in a thermohaline current are:

1. Cold water sinks under warmer water.
2. Saltier water sinks under less salty water.

These principles relate to the temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline) of water, which drive the density differences that lead to sinking and mixing in the ocean.