The rapid melting of Greenland's ice cap could disrupt the North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW) formation by ________________
A)adding excess nutrients to cold northern waters
B)acidifying ocean waters of the North Atlantic
C)adding huge amounts of less dense fresh water to the surface of the North Atlantic
D)adding heat and salt to deep ocean waters in the North Atlantic
E)adding huge amounts of dense fresh water to the deep ocean in the North Atlantic

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The melting of Greenland's ice cap adds huge amounts of less dense fresh water to the surface of the North Atlantic, which could disrupt the NADW formation. This is because the NADW relies on the sinking of dense, salty water in the North Atlantic to drive its circulation. If the surface water becomes too fresh and less dense, it could potentially prevent this sinking and disrupt the entire process.

The Rapid Melting of Greenland's Ice Cap Could Disrupt the North