The north-Atlantic deep-water is associated with .........
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- low temperature and low salinity
- high temperature and high salinity
- high temperature and low salinity
- low temperature and high salinity
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The north-Atlantic deep-water is a deep oceanic water mass that forms in the North Atlantic Ocean.
It is characterized by:
- Low temperature: The water is cold due to the high latitudes of its formation, particularly in the North Atlantic where it cools down significantly.
- High salinity: The salinity of this water is relatively high due to the evaporation of surface water and the input of salt through the Mediterranean Sea.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) low temperature and high salinity.
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