Which of the following would most likely have the greatest impact on the ocean conveyor system in the Atlantic Ocean?

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The ocean conveyor system, also known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is responsible for distributing heat around the globe. The melting of the polar ice cap would add a massive influx of freshwater to the North Atlantic, disrupting the current flow and potentially shutting down the AMOC. This would have significant impacts on global climate patterns. Doubling the size of the Panama Canal, increased volcanic activities in the Pacific Ocean, and doubling the number of ships using fossil fuels would not have as direct or significant of an impact on the AMOC.

Which of the Following Would Most Likely Have the Greatest