In thermohaline circulation of global current systems, surface water is ________________.
A) driven by winds from north to south
B) warm and dense
C) cold and dense
D) less salty, less dense, and warmer
E) saltier and colder

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In thermohaline circulation, surface water is typically less salty, less dense, and warmer compared to the deeper ocean water, which is colder and saltier. This difference in temperature and salinity drives the circulation.

In Thermohaline Circulation of Global Current Systems, Surface Water Is