After a cyclone passes, why is the sea surface often cooler?
ARain freezes the water
BWinds mix cold deep water up
CClouds add cold salt
DThe Sun stops shining
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Winds mix cold deep water up
Wind-driven mixing brings cold deep water to the surface, which can weaken later storms.
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