Layering in the ocean occurs because
A) surface processes form water layers of differing combinations of salinity and temperature.
B) processes at depth add and subtract salt and heat.
C) atmospheric processes control conditions at the surface.
D) All of these are correct.
E) surface processes form water layers of differing combinations of salinity and temperature and atmospheric processes control conditions at the surface.
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