Viscosity of ocean water increases primarily
A) as temperature increases.
B) as temperature decreases.
C) as salt content increases.
D) as salt content decreases.
E) due to changes in pressure.

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Viscosity of ocean water increases as temperature decreases because lower temperatures cause water molecules to move less vigorously, increasing resistance to flow.

Viscosity of Ocean Water Increases Primarily