AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Thermohaline circulation is driven by differences in
A.temperature and salinity
B.wind speed alone
C.moon phases
D.earthquake frequency
Explanation
Core Concept
Cold, salty water is dense and sinks at high latitudes, driving the deep-ocean conveyor that links all basins.
Correct Answer
Atemperature and salinity
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