The effect of melting ice caps promises to be extensive. It could change the entire make-up of the ocean. Polar ice caps contain fresh water, so when they melt into the ocean, it will cause the ocean water to have a lower concentration of salt. This could in turn affect the plant and animal life if they do not properly adapt to it. The diluted salt water could also affect ocean currents. The way that currents flow has to do with the salinity of the water.
Another concern of polar ice caps melting is the risk of ocean overflow. The amount of water melted into the ocean could possibly
cause flooding and loss of low level land. The effects of this would be devastating for many humans living along coasts, but that's not it. Changes in crops and living space near the coast could affect humans living in all areas!I like this experiment because it makes you think. Investigative science is a wonderful way to learn!
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ReplyDeleteGreat points! I didn't even think of how the salinity of the water would affect the environment. I live about 40 miles away from the beach at an elevation of about 1,000 ft. So I don't think my house or community would be affected, but those multi-million dollar properties along the beach definitely would.
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