If extremely cold fresh water is added on top of seawater,
A) the cold water will float at the surface.
B) the cold water will sink to the bottom and stagnate.
C) the cold water will sink and move rapidly out of the area.
D) an overturn will begin immediately.
E) the wind will control the surface mixing.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cold water is denser than warm water, but fresh water is less dense than seawater. Therefore, the cold fresh water will float at the surface rather than sinking.

If Extremely Cold Fresh Water Is Added on Top of Seawater