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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Kamryn Avery

8 March, 06:09

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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Armani Pham · Answer 1

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

Valencia · Answer 2

Hey I think ur answer is A

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 circulationB) Speed it upC) Slow it down

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