Which global effect results when increased glacial meltwater enters subglacial stream systems?

💡 Explanation

Increased meltwater enhances lubrication at the glacier bed via regelation, accelerating glacial basal sliding velocity because the added water pressure weakens friction. Therefore, glacial velocity increases, rather than decreased sedimentation or thermohaline changes under typical conditions.

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