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    The Layer of Ocean Water in Which Temperature Drops Rapidly
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The Layer of Ocean Water in Which Temperature Drops Rapidly

Question 81

Question 81

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The layer of ocean water in which temperature drops rapidly with depth is called the ____.


A) thermocline
B) halocline
C) pycnocline
D) tempicline

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