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internal waves can be formed by differences in water... density temperature salinity none of the choices
Internal waves are formed due to differences in water density. Temperature and salinity can affect water density. For example, warmer water is less dense than colder water (temperature - density relation), and water with higher salinity is denser (salinity - density relation). So, when there are variations in these properties (which ultimately cause density differences), internal waves can form.
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All of the first three options (density, temperature, salinity) are correct as temperature and salinity differences lead to density differences which form internal waves. But if it's a single - choice question where only one box can be checked (assuming the question's format allows for that interpretation, perhaps a mis - designed question), density is the most direct answer. However, based on the scientific principle that temperature and salinity affect density (which forms internal waves), if multiple choices are allowed:
- density: Correct (direct cause)
- temperature: Correct (affects density)
- salinity: Correct (affects density)
- none of the choices: Incorrect