The figure below shows a temperature vs. depth profile in the ocean. It is from the northern hemisphere in January. What is the most likely latitude for this profile? Increasing Temperature (C) 4° 8° 12 16° 20° 24 500 1000 1500 Increasing Depth 2000 (m) 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500

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The figure below shows a temperature vs. depth profile in the ocean. It is
from the northern hemisphere in January. What is the most likely latitude for
this profile?
Increasing Temperature (C)
0°
4°
8° 12°
16°
20°
24°
500
1000
1500
Increasing
Depth
(m)
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
Transcribed Image Text:The figure below shows a temperature vs. depth profile in the ocean. It is from the northern hemisphere in January. What is the most likely latitude for this profile? Increasing Temperature (C) 0° 4° 8° 12° 16° 20° 24° 500 1000 1500 Increasing Depth (m) 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
0° (equator)
45° north
O 70° north
90° north (North Pole)
Transcribed Image Text:0° (equator) 45° north O 70° north 90° north (North Pole)
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