Question

    The acceleration of the ocean current connecting the

    Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans has been linked to which global condition?
    A Decrease in marine biodiversity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Warming climate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Reduction in salinity levels Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Increase in ocean pollution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Overfishing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A study over the last 5.3 million years found that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) has been speeding up due to a warming climate. This has significant implications for Antarctica’s ice sheets and global sea-level rise.

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