Which of the Following Is NOT a Problem Associated with Ice

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with ice sheets melting?

• A) Melting ice sheets adds water to the ocean, raising the sea level.
• B) Melting ice sheets adds fresh water to the ocean, changing global ocean currents.
• C) Some places rely on water from the ice sheets to replenish their water supply.
• D) Melting ice sheets changes the habitat for polar bears, walruses and some sea birds.
• E) Melting glacial ice on the Arctic Ocean will contribute most to rising sea level due to its melting directly into the ocean.

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Definitions:

Rhizobacteria

Beneficial bacteria that reside in the soil close to plant roots, often enhancing plant growth or protecting against pathogens.

Nod Factors

Signaling molecules produced by rhizobial bacteria that play a crucial role in the establishment of symbiosis with leguminous plants, leading to the formation of nitrogen-fixing nodules.

Lichens

Lichens are symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, typically an algae or a cyanobacterium, living together in a mutualistic relationship.

Photosynthetic Roots

roots of certain plants that are capable of photosynthesis, an adaptation seen often in aquatic plant species.