The coldest, deepest, densest water in the oceans
A) is formed around Antarctica.
B) flows north.
C) is Antarctic bottom water.
D) All of these are correct.
E) None of these are correct.

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All of these statements are correct. The coldest, deepest, densest water in the oceans is indeed formed around Antarctica, known as Antarctic Bottom Water (ABW). This water mass flows north from its formation sites around the Antarctic continent, contributing significantly to the global thermohaline circulation.

The Coldest, Deepest, Densest Water in the Oceans