Which of the following can cause an increase in density that result in a deep ocean current?

The sun heats the water's surface.

Warm water loses energy to its surroundings and cools.

A warm wind blows across cold water.

An iceberg melts, adding fresh water to ocean water.

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Tania Shepherd

15 March, 13:25

Which of the following can cause an increase in density that result in a deep ocean current?

The sun heats the water's surface.

Warm water loses energy to its surroundings and cools.

A warm wind blows across cold water.

An iceberg melts, adding fresh water to ocean water.

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Ean Sanford · Answer 1

A warm wind blowing across cold water would heat the surface water and cause it to sink as water is denser at 4 degrees than it is at other temperatures.

Which of the following can cause an increase in density that result in a deep ocean current?The sun heats the water's surface.Warm water loses energy to its surroundings and cools.A warm wind blows across cold water.An iceberg melts, adding fresh water to ocean water.

Which of the following can cause an increase in density that result in a deep ocean current?

The sun heats the water's surface.

Warm water loses energy to its surroundings and cools.

A warm wind blows across cold water.

An iceberg melts, adding fresh water to ocean water.