Question

question 1 which of these is not a force involved in the mixing of ocean waters? temperature salinity waves bathymetry volcanoes

Explanation:

To determine which is not a force in ocean water mixing:

• Temperature affects density (thermohaline circulation), so it’s involved.
• Salinity also affects density (part of thermohaline processes), so it’s involved.
• Waves physically mix surface waters.
• Bathymetry (ocean floor shape) influences currents/mixing (e.g., seamounts, trenches).
• Volcanoes are geological features; their eruptions are rare and not a primary or regular “force” for routine ocean water mixing.

Answer:

E. Volcanoes