Which of the following statements most accurately describes temperature and density patterns in Earth's oceans?
A)Density generally increases and temperature generally decreases with depth.
B)Warm tropical waters are denser than waters at high latitudes.
C)Density and temperature generally increase with depth.
D)The densest and warmest waters are found in the tropics.

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Temperature in Earth's oceans generally decreases with depth due to the absence of sunlight and the transfer of heat from the ocean surface to the atmosphere. On the other hand, density generally increases with depth due to pressure, salinity, and temperature. Therefore, option A is the most accurate statement. Option B is incorrect as warm tropical waters are typically less dense than colder waters at high latitudes. Option C is also incorrect as temperature generally decreases with depth, while density increases. Option D is incorrect as warm waters do not necessarily equate to being dense.

Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes Temperature and Density