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How does the melting of ice caps near the North Pole affect the salinity of the ocean

How does the melting of ice caps near the North Pole affect the salinity of the ocean
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How does the melting of ice caps near the North Pole affect the salinity of the ocean

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The ice in the ice caps is free of salt, so they melt to produce fresh water and will therefore decrease salinity.
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