Layering in the Ocean Occurs Because ________

Multiple Choice

Layering in the ocean occurs because ________.

A) surface processes form water layers of differing combinations of salinity and temperature
B) processes at depth add and subtract salt and heat
C) atmospheric processes control conditions at the surface
D) surface processes form water layers of differing combinations of salinity and temperature and atmospheric processes control conditions at the surface
E) All of these choices are correct.