Which is not a characteristic of thermoclines? a. Tropical ...

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Which is not a characteristic of thermoclines?
  a. Tropical thermoclines are deeper than those at higher latitudes.
  b. Thermoclines are not identical in form.
  c. Polar waters tend to lack thermoclines.
  d. Thermoclines are more abrupt in the high latitudes.

Question 2

cWhat is the difference between adhesion and cohesion?
  a. Adhesion is the tendency of water molecules to stick to each other while cohesion is the
  tendency of water molecules to stick to other solids.
  b. Adhesion allows water to create a surface tension while cohesion causes capillary action.
  c. Adhesion is the tendency of water molecules to stick to solids while cohesion is the
  property that allows water molecules to stick to each other.
  d. Adhesion and cohesion are synonymous terms.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Thermoclines are more abrupt in the tropics than in higher latitudes. The depth of these thermoclines
can also vary with season, local conditions, and currents. Information can be found in the section The
Ocean Is Stratified by Density.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Cohesion is the ability of water molecules to stick to each other. This property allows water to create a
skin of sorts or surface tension. Adhesion is water's tendency to attach to solids which causes capillary
actions. Information can be found in the section The Water Molecule Is Held Together by Chemical
Bonds.

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