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The global 'conveyor belt' of deep-ocean circulation, driven by differences in water density (temperature and salinity), is called:

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A) Thermohaline circulation
B) Geostrophic circulation
C) Wind-driven circulation
D) Tidal circulation

Correct Answer: A) Thermohaline circulation

Thermohaline circulation (THC) is a part of the large-scale ocean circulation that is driven by global density gradients created by surface heat and freshwater fluxes. 'Thermo' refers to temperature and 'haline' refers to salt content.

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