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What happens when warm water rises in the ocean?
OA Ocean levels drop near the poles.
B. Cool water flows in to take its place.
C. Temperatures near the equator rise.
D. Warm air sinks to meet.
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Answer 1

B. Cool water flows in to take its place

Step-by-step explanation:

You want to know what happens when warm water rises in the ocean.

Currents

In any fluid, currents will arise from differences in fluid density. When fluid moves out of a space, other fluid flows into that space to fill the void.

Ocean currents

In general, ocean currents arise from differences in temperature and salinity. Warmer and less saline (fresh) water have less density than colder or more saline water. As a consequence of its reduced density, warmer (or less saline) water will experience pressure moving it upward. It is replaced by water of lower temperature or greater salinity.

When warm water rises, cool water flows in to take its place.