Question

where would you find the coldest, saltiest waters in the oceans? surface - mixed zone pelagic zone transition zone deep zone

Explanation:

• The surface - mixed zone is affected by sunlight and wind, so it is relatively warm and less saline.
• The pelagic zone is the open water column, not specifically the coldest and saltiest.
• The transition zone has changing temperature and salinity.
• The deep zone is far from the surface, with cold water and high salinity due to lack of sunlight and accumulation of salts.

Answer:

deep zone