asked 12.1k views
0 votes
Salinity increases in the ocean around Antarctica when

A. sea ice forms.
B. evaporation decreases.
C. sea ice melts.
D. temperatures increase.

asked
User Pad
by
8.1k points

2 Answers

5 votes
I believe it to be when sea ice melts pushing more mineral down of the surface of the ice into the water
answered
User Tim Pote
by
7.9k points
2 votes
I believe it is A.) "When sea ice forms"
Sea ice contains minerals, as the sea ice forms or evaporation increases the salinity increases.

answered
User Suor
by
8.3k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.