Question

Which type of fresh water is at risk of increased salinity as Earth warms?(1 point)
Responses

coastal lakes
coastal lakes

mountain streams
mountain streams

glaciers
glaciers

snowpacks

Answer 1

Coastal lakes are the type of freshwater that is at risk of increased salinity as Earth warms. As sea levels rise due to melting glaciers and thermal expansion, saltwater can intrude into coastal freshwater systems, increasing their salinity.