Which outcome occurs when cold fresh meltwater enters oceanic currents in polar regions?

💡 Explanation

The introduction of meltwater reduces surface water density because freshwater is less dense and cooler; therefore, buoyancy-driven TURNOVER slows or stops, rather than increasing, due to salinity gradients being unable to drive convection. This stratification affects nutrient distribution.

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