Identify the true statement.

Choose one:

A. Water from rivers or rain tends to stay in a layer above saltier water for quite a while before it mixes.

B. Saltier water generally floats above fresher water.

C. The boundary between surface-water salinities and deep-water salinities is called the thermocline.

D. When seawater evaporates, salt is removed in the vapor, leaving behind fresher water.

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Jordyn Jennings

Geography

19 August, 15:43

Identify the true statement.

Choose one:

A. Water from rivers or rain tends to stay in a layer above saltier water for quite a while before it mixes.

B. Saltier water generally floats above fresher water.

C. The boundary between surface-water salinities and deep-water salinities is called the thermocline.

D. When seawater evaporates, salt is removed in the vapor, leaving behind fresher water.

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Answers (2)

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Aspen Raymond · Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Salt water has a higher density compared to freshwater due to the salt particles this causes the salt water to sink and fresh water to float over it until the salt dissolves and mix

Jaeden Frye · Answer 2

I think the answer is "A. Water from rivers or rain tends to stay in a layer above saltier water for quite a while before it mixes."