The ocean can be divided into several vertical layers-the surface zone,a transition zone,and the deep zone.As one descends to lower depths,water pressure ________ and temperature ________.
A)increases; decreases
B)decreases; increases
C)increases; increases
D)decreases; decreases

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As one descends to lower depths, the weight of the water above increases, causing an increase in water pressure. However, as sunlight cannot penetrate deep into the ocean, the temperature decreases with increasing depth.

The Ocean Can Be Divided into Several Vertical Layers-The Surface