Question

question 17 of 34 which of these increases as greenhouse gas pollution increases? a. ocean salinity b. rate of thermohaline circulation c. thickness of freshwater ice sheets d. ocean surface temperature

Explanation:

Greenhouse gas pollution traps more heat in the Earth - atmosphere system. This leads to an overall warming of the planet, including the oceans. As a result, ocean surface temperature increases. Ocean salinity is not directly affected by greenhouse gas pollution in a way that it increases. The rate of thermohaline circulation can be disrupted by changes in temperature and salinity but not increased by greenhouse gas pollution directly. The thickness of freshwater ice sheets decreases due to warming caused by greenhouse gas pollution, not increases.

Answer:

D. Ocean surface temperature