Which mechanism causes density changes which drive thermohaline circulation in global oceans?

💡 Explanation

When salinity or temperature shift, convection driven by density gradients occurs because denser water sinks while less dense water rises, creating vertical circulation patterns that form the foundation of thermohaline circulation. Therefore salinity/temperature gradients arise, rather than tidal forces, wind or seismic events which have different circulation pathways and origins.

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