Within the mixing zone and thermocline, average temperature and salinity
A) decrease with depth.
B) increase with depth.
C) remain fairly constant with depth.
D) decrease within the mixing zone, but increase the thermocline.

Question

Within the mixing zone and thermocline, average temperature and salinity
A) decrease with depth. 
B) increase with depth. 
C) remain fairly constant with depth. 
D) decrease within the mixing zone, but increase the thermocline.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Within the mixing zone and thermocline, temperature and salinity decrease with depth due to the mixing of different water masses. As one moves away from the surface, the water becomes colder and less salty due to mixing with deeper water.

Within the Mixing Zone and Thermocline, Average Temperature and Salinity