Studies show that the amount of heat stored in the ocean is increasing. what effect might this have? a. the water cycle might disappear. b. gyres might change direction. c. low tides might disappear. d. ocean currents might change course.

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Marvin Mckinney

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5 September, 04:21

Studies show that the amount of heat stored in the ocean is increasing. what effect might this have? a. the water cycle might disappear. b. gyres might change direction. c. low tides might disappear. d. ocean currents might change course.

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Elise · Answer 1

Apex. Ocean currents might change course.

Mila Duke · Answer 2

Increased heat in oceans can lead to subsequent changes in density of water at different regions, affecting the oceanic currents there. Although the currents may be slowed, they will not be stopped or completely reversed.

Gyres, however, may face a reversal in direction as they are more localized. Therefore, the answer is B.