Question
what effect does the melting of glaciers have on the ocean water near them?
1) It decreases the salinity of the water
2)it causes the water to deflect at the equator
3)it forma hydrogen ions and biocarbonate ions
4)It raises the surfae temperature
1) It decreases the salinity of the water
2)it causes the water to deflect at the equator
3)it forma hydrogen ions and biocarbonate ions
4)It raises the surfae temperature
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The melting of glaciers has several effects on the ocean water near them, but the most relevant effect from the options given is:
1) **It decreases the salinity of the water.**
As glaciers melt, they release freshwater into the ocean. This influx of freshwater reduces the salinity of the surrounding seawater, which can impact ocean circulation and marine ecosystems. The other options provided do not accurately describe the primary effects of glacier melting on ocean water.
1) **It decreases the salinity of the water.**
As glaciers melt, they release freshwater into the ocean. This influx of freshwater reduces the salinity of the surrounding seawater, which can impact ocean circulation and marine ecosystems. The other options provided do not accurately describe the primary effects of glacier melting on ocean water.