Lesson 3- Factors extended Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to ts values when water sinks?
A
They become fixed
2
Q
What is deep water motion driven by?
A
Thermohaline circulation
3
Q
What causes a decrease in temp at high latitudes?
A
Cool surface air, ice formation increases salinity
4
Q
What causes deep water to warm?
A
Mixing raises deep water upwards where solar heating offsets high evaporation
