Which of the following is TRUE of deep water currents associated with thermohaline circulation?
A)They travel at greater speeds than surface currents.
B)Due to t heir depths,they carry limited volumes of water.
C)They are largely wind driven.
D)They are deep currents caused by differences in temperature and salinity.

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Deep water currents associated with thermohaline circulation are caused by differences in temperature and salinity. They are not largely wind driven like surface currents, but they do travel at slower speeds and carry more water due to their depth.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of Deep Water Currents