Which of the following would most likely occur in the hydrosphere if the ice caps melted? A. a change in the salinity of the oceans in the hydrosphere B. an increase in the total amount of water in all states (solid, liquid, and gas) in the hydrosphere C. a decrease in the percent of the Earth covered by the oceans D. an increase in the percent of the frozen water in the hydrosphere

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Vaughn

Biology

15 September, 21:14

Which of the following would most likely occur in the hydrosphere if the ice caps melted? A. a change in the salinity of the oceans in the hydrosphere B. an increase in the total amount of water in all states (solid, liquid, and gas) in the hydrosphere C. a decrease in the percent of the Earth covered by the oceans D. an increase in the percent of the frozen water in the hydrosphere

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Dale · Answer 1

A because none of the others could be correct if you think about them

Joseph · Answer 2

Option A, a change in the salinity of the oceans in the hydrosphere

Explanation:

When the water from the ice caps melt it reaches the ocean, river and other water bodies nearby thereby raising the level of sea and ocean. As the overall water on planet earth rises, it can be either in the form of liquid or gas. Since the water that came from ice caps is pure water, when it mix with the ocean water it reduces the salinity of the ocean.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.