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Q · Oceanographymedium · 45s
Which principle explains the circulation of deep ocean water driven by density differences?
TopicOceanography
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Thermohaline circulation is the global ocean conveyor belt driven by variations in water temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline) affecting density and movement.
Final Answer: Option B - Thermohaline circulation