At the equatorial ocean basins,sea surface temperatures may reach 30°C or greater; at the sea floor 5 km below,the temperature is ____________.
A) slightly warmer (33°C)
B) about room temperature (25°C)
C) cool (10-15°C)
D) near freezing (2-4°C)

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As we go deeper into the ocean, temperatures drop due to increasing pressure and lack of sunlight. At a depth of 5 km below the surface, the temperature is typically near freezing (2-4°C).

At the Equatorial Ocean Basins,sea Surface Temperatures May Reach 30°C