Thermocline: depth of rapid temperature change (See Figure 2.15 in text) Tropics: surface water warmed by sun, warm water floats and absorbs more heat, no vertical mixing Polar: cold water sinks, surface water mixes deeply (2 pts) Which color of light is absorbed quickest with depth by water?
(surface water; warmed; by sun, warm water floats)
surface water
warmed
by sun, warm water floats