The image below shows part of an ocean current in the Pacific Ocean. The blue line represents the motion of deep, cool water,
The red line represents the motion of warm surface water
Pacific
Ocean
Image courtesy of NASA/JPL
What most likely causes the current to behave as shown in the image?
A. When the deep water is cooled, it loses energy and becomes denser
B. When the water is heated, it becomes less dense and rises
C. When the cold water evaporates, less dense water rises to take its place.
D. When the surface water is heated by the Sun, it becomes denser

When the water is heated, it becomes less dense and rises.

Explanation: One factor that causes ocean currents is the varying temperature of the ocean water. Cold water is denser than warm water, so it stays below the warm water.

In the Pacific Ocean, some of the cold water at the bottom of the ocean mixes with the warm water above it. As a result, this water is warmed. When the water is heated, it becomes less dense and rises.

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