In the ocean, the water of different temperatures existing side-by-side exhibits the same characteristics as the blocks described above. At some depth in the ocean (comparable to the table), the pressure exerted by the water is the same horizontally. Above that level, less dense warm water (represented by red blocks) produces an ocean surface at a ______ elevation than the ocean surface above neighboring cold, more dense water (represented by blue blocks). a.higher b.lower c.equal The ocean surface slopes downward from ______ water. a.cold to warm b.warm to cold"

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In the ocean, the water of different temperatures existing side-by-side exhibits the same characteristics as the blocks described above. At some depth in the ocean (comparable to the table), the pressure exerted by the water is the same horizontally. Above that level, less dense warm water (represented by red blocks) produces an ocean surface at a ______ elevation than the ocean surface above neighboring cold, more dense water (represented by blue blocks).
a.higher
b.lower
c.equal

The ocean surface slopes downward from ______ water.
a.cold to warm
b.warm to cold"

Figure 10A-4. Two red blocks and two blue blocks stacked on top of each other.
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 10A-4. Two red blocks and two blue blocks stacked on top of each other.
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