Question

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

coastal lakes
coastal lakes

glaciers
glaciers

snowpacks
snowpacks

mountain streams

Answer 1

The type of fresh water that is at risk of increased salinity as Earth warms is **coastal lakes**. As sea levels rise and coastal areas are impacted by climate change, saltwater can intrude into coastal freshwater bodies, leading to increased salinity.