Question
What effect does the melting of glaciers have on the ocean water near them?(1 point)
Responses
It causes the water to deflect at the equator.
It causes the water to deflect at the equator.
It raises the surface temperature of the water.
It raises the surface temperature of the water.
It decreases the salinity of the water.
It decreases the salinity of the water.
It forms hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions.
Responses
It causes the water to deflect at the equator.
It causes the water to deflect at the equator.
It raises the surface temperature of the water.
It raises the surface temperature of the water.
It decreases the salinity of the water.
It decreases the salinity of the water.
It forms hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
It decreases the salinity of the water.
Explanation: Meltwater from glaciers is fresh, so when it mixes with seawater it dilutes the salt content and lowers local salinity.
Explanation: Meltwater from glaciers is fresh, so when it mixes with seawater it dilutes the salt content and lowers local salinity.