Some ocean currents are caused by differences in the density of water from place to place around the globe. What two factors cause differences in ocean water density? A) differences in water temperature and wind B) differences in water temperature and phases of the moon C) differences in the amount of dissolved salts and gravity D) differences in water temperature and amount of dissolved salts
Geography · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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D) Differences in water temperature and amount of dissolved salts
Differences in water temperature and the amount of dissolved salts (salinity) are the primary factors influencing ocean water density. This density variation contributes to the formation of ocean currents.