Question

What can cause thermal expansion that results in a change in the density of ocean water?

a climate change
b freezing temperatures
c weathering and erosion
d addition of sediments

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

B because Thermal expansion is caused when seawater expands because of the higher temperature of the water. Since the oceans absorb heat from the atmosphere, when the atmosphere becomes warmer so will the oceans. Warm seawater has a greater volume than cold seawater.