Question

When the atmosphere warms, ice in the north Atlantic melts into water and runs off into the ocean. what effect will this have on the ocean water?

A- The ocean water will become less salty
B-The ocean water will become denser
C-The ocean water will become colder
D-The ocean water will sink more quickly ​

Answer 1

For your question briannaaguilar0729,

melting ice causes fresh water to be added to seawater in the Arctic Ocean that empties into the North Atlantic. The added fresh water makes seawater less dense.

The correct option I think would be “The ocean will become denser”