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Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Thermocline?
  1. There is a steep rise in temperature in this zone.
  2. It lies between 100 metres and 1000 metres.
  3. It contains about 18 percent of the total volume of water in the ocean.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
Answer: Only 2 & 3
Notes: Thermocline:
It lies between 100 metres and 1000 metres.
It contains about 18 percent of the total volume of water in the ocean.
There is a steep fall in temperature in this zone.
The density of water increases with increasing depth.

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