Which of the water columns would experience the greatest temperature differences with depth?
A)A
B)B

Question

Which of the water columns would experience the greatest temperature differences with depth? 
A)A 
B)B

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Water column B is located in the polar region where temperatures are colder at the surface and become warmer with depth due to a phenomenon known as "inverted temperature profile." This creates the greatest temperature differences with depth compared to columns A and C, which have more constant temperatures with depth.

Which of the Water Columns Would Experience the Greatest Temperature