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

Question

Responses

Saltier water sinks under less salty water.
Saltier water sinks under less salty water.

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

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

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

These statements reflect the principles of density: denser (saltier and colder) water will sink below less dense (less salty and warmer) water.