The oceans are most likely to get saltier if ____

A)outgassing is reduced
B)precipitation increases
C)runoff from lakes and streams is increased
D)glaciers melt
E)the formation of evaporite deposits increases


C

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What is the current regulatory standard for gasoline mileage of automobiles in the United States?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of west coast subtropical deserts?

A) exceptionally sunny and cloud-free conditions B) wintertime snowfall C) some of the highest temperatures recorded anywhere in the world D) cool temperatures with low clouds and fog

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How many chiral carbons are present in the open-chain form of an aldopentose?

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