Multiple Choice
If extremely cold fresh water is added on top of seawater,
A) the cold water will float at the surface.
B) the cold water will sink to the bottom and stagnate.
C) the cold water will sink and move rapidly out of the area.
D) an overturn will begin immediately.
E) the wind will control the surface mixing.
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