In polar areas
A. as ice melts, water's salinity increases, density decreases.
B. as ice forms, water's salinity decreases, density increases.
C. as ice melts, water's salinity increases, density increases.
D. as ice forms, water's salinity increases, density increases.
Answer: D
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