The thermohaline conveyor is important in the North Pacific because:
A) it warms the coast of Alaska, allowing longer growing seasons
B) it brings deep nutrient-rich water to the surface
C) it decreases surface water temperatures, preventing hurricanes
D) it brings warmer water deep into the Pacific basin, recharging nutrients
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