The major factor determining whether the thermohaline currents flow near the surface or on the bottom of oceans is
A)pH.
B)pollutants.
C)Hadley cells.
D)water temperature and density.

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The thermohaline currents flow due to the differences in water temperature and salinity (haline) which affect its density. This density difference drives the currents, which can either flow near the surface or on the bottom of oceans depending on where the water is colder and denser. pH and pollutants can affect ocean currents, but they are not the major factor determining the flow of thermohaline currents. Hadley cells are large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns that transport heat and moisture, and while they can influence ocean currents, they are not the primary determining factor for the flow of thermohaline currents.

The Major Factor Determining Whether the Thermohaline Currents Flow near the Surface