Question

What order will you encounter these water masses as you descend through the water column from the surface to deeper water? Explain your reasoning Water Mass A density = 1027.8 kg/m^3 B density= 1027.0 kg/m^3 C density= 1027.6 kg/m^3 D density= 1026.9 kg/m^3

Answer 1

The greater the density the lower the substance will sink. Simply put, it weighs more. if you want further insight look at the density formula.