What effect does the melting of glaciers have on the ocean water near them?

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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.

It forms hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions.

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The correct response is:

It decreases the salinity of the water.

The melting of glaciers adds freshwater to the ocean, which can lead to a decrease in salinity in the surrounding ocean water.