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As Arctic ice melts faster than expected, more freshwater is put into the oceans. How would this affect thermohaline circulation?

A)Reverse the direction of circulation

B)Speed it up

C)Slow it down

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The answer is C} Slow it down

Because,

As the Arctic Ice Melts,

The Global Ocean Conveyor Slows Down

And

Thermo-Haline Circulation {T.H.C.} is a part of Wide Ocean Circulation which is Derived by Global Density Gradients

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User EClaesson
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Hey I think ur answer is A

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User Carie
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