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The sun heats the surface of the ocean, and two layers of water result. These layers are separated by what?
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The sun heats the surface of the ocean, and two layers of water result. These layers are separated by what?

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Water circulation is caused by the movement of water molecules between areas of different densities. Since water near the surface is less dense than water near the bottom, the water circulates. Density!

Thermocline. Pycnocline seperates layers.
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