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Order the 4 samples (labeled A through D on the chart) from least to most dense. Which is the shallowest water sample? Which one is the deepest? Why?

PLEASE HELP FAST!!!!! Order the 4 samples (labeled A through D on the chart) from-example-1

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In order from least to most dense, it must be: C, B, A and D. Seawater with high temperature causes an object to float, while seawater with low temperature sinks or is denser than high temperature. Salinity is also a factor to determine density; the higher the salinity, the denser the water. In terms of depth, it seems that sample D is the deepest part while sample A is the shallowest. This is determined because temperature drops significantly with depth. 
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