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

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Thermohaline circulation refers to deep ocean currents that are primarily driven by differences in temperature and salinity. These currents can be much slower than surface currents but are important for the distribution of heat and nutrients throughout the ocean.

Which of the Following Is True of Thermohaline Circulation