What causes the ocean's surface water to be warmer than water in the mixed zone or deep zone? A. Salty water is denser than freshwater. B. Icebergs melt near the ocean floor. C. The sun's rays hit the surface directly. D. Upwelling pushes warm water to the surface.

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Dottie

9 March, 15:15

What causes the ocean's surface water to be warmer than water in the mixed zone or deep zone? A. Salty water is denser than freshwater. B. Icebergs melt near the ocean floor. C. The sun's rays hit the surface directly. D. Upwelling pushes warm water to the surface.

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John Sandoval · Answer 1

C. the sun's rays hit the surface directly

Irvin Crosby · Answer 2

Cold water has a higher density than warm water. Water gets colder with depth because cold, salty ocean water sinks to the bottom of the ocean basins below the less dense warmer water near the surface.