Where do dense water masses form?
A) near polar continental shelves
B) along the equatorial zone
C) in enclosed basins where river runoff is great
D) along active continental margins

Name: Where do dense water masses form? A) near polar continental shelves B) along the equatorial zone C) in enclosed basins where river runoff is great D) along active continental margins
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Dense water masses form near polar continental shelves due to the cooling of water and increased salinity from sea ice formation.

Where Do Dense Water Masses Form