GIVING BRAINLIEST TO FIRST GOOD ANSWER WITH AN EXPLANATION!! An instrument is gradually lowered beneath the surface of the ocean to measure the temperature and salinity of the water. The graphs below show the change in temperature at each depth in kilometers below the surface.

What is the most valid conclusion regarding ocean temperature based on the data? (3 points)

Select one:
a. Temperature and salinity increase with increasing depth.
b. The temperature at −2.5 km is close to zero, and salinity increases.
c. The bottom of the ocean is frozen and salinity levels are low.
d. The ocean temperature, never rises above 10°C and salinity remains constant.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of technology?

Sea levels are rising due to climate change while increasing numbers of people are moving into coastal areas. to accommodate more people, there has been increased construction of beachfront resorts and condominiums. how is this impacting sea turtle numbers and biodiversity and why? a. the increased human population in coastal areas has meant that more food is available to the turtles (e.g., dropped food, waste from restaurants), which has led to an increase in the numbers and diversity of sea turtles. b. there has been very little change in the numbers and biodiversity of sea turtles because the planet is so vast that they can simply relocate to less crowded beaches. c. this has resulted in a decrease in numbers and diversity of sea turtles because it is restricting available nesting sites, and hence reproduction. d. this has resulted in an increase in numbers and diversity of sea turtles because people are around to protect them from natural predators.

Which of the following is a consequence of urban heat islands? increased precipitation downwind of the city? increased precipitation upwind of the city? decreased winds within the city? increased winds within the city?