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← GeographyWhich outcome happens when increased glacial discharge alters North Atlantic salinity?
A)Weakened thermohaline circulation occurs✓
B)Increased rate of plate subduction
C)Formation of island arc volcanism
D)Increased equatorial ocean evaporation
💡 Explanation
Weakened thermohaline circulation occurs because decreased salinity reduces water density; therefore, sinking slows, disrupting deep water formation, rather than accelerating geological processes or evaporation rates.
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