What could cause a disruption in thermohaline circulation in the North Atlantic Ocean?

A. Formation of a large volume of gas hydrates in Greenland
B. Discharge of a large volume of volcanic ash from Greenland
C. Discharge of a large volume of meltwater from Greenland
D. Discharge of a large volume of lava from Greenland


Answer: C

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