The thermocline found in water above 500m at temperate latitudes disappears and the water column becomes neutral in
A) spring.
B) summer.
C) fall.
D) winter.
E) None of these are correct; it does not disappear.

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In winter, the thermocline found in water above 500m at temperate latitudes disappears due to the cooling of the surface water, which mixes with deeper water, creating a more uniform temperature throughout the water column.

The Thermocline Found in Water Above 500m at Temperate Latitudes