-Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the figure?
A)Salinity closely relates to water temperature.
B)Water pressure affects both salinity and water temperature.
C)Cold water is denser than warm water.
D)Light can penetrate oceans to a depth of only 1500m.

Question

-Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the figure?
A)Salinity closely relates to water temperature. 
B)Water pressure affects both salinity and water temperature. 
C)Cold water is denser than warm water. 
D)Light can penetrate oceans to a depth of only 1500m.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows that water temperature decreases with depth while salinity increases with depth. This supports the fact that cold water is denser than warm water, which is why it sinks and pushes up warmer, less dense water towards the surface.

-Which of the Following Can Be Inferred from the Information