Which large-scale effect results when cold stream runoff reduces thermohaline circulation?

💡 Explanation

Freshwater influx reduces ocean salinity, hindering the density-driven Sinking. This weakens the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation because density stratification reduces, therefore the ocean currents slow rather than accelerate the energy transport.

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