Question

Do thermohaline currents flow vertically or horizontally?

Answer 1

Vertically

Explanation:

Thermohaline currents flow vertically. These currents are attributed to density differences. It is driven by gravity.

• It is part of the global circulation of current.
• This form of ocean circulation causes water at depths to rise to the surface and warm surface water goes to depth.
• It is also know as the great ocean conveyor belt or global ocean conveyor.
• This form of circulation is influenced by temperature and salinity differences between surface and deep waters.
• This circulation is slow

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