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Determine whether each statement is a cause or effect in the system it describes.

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Choose the correct answer in each row to indicate whether each process in the glacial system contributes to storage or release of freshwater.

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Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statement. If process A becomes more frequent, soils will likely become [Dropdown 1] , infiltration will [Dropdown 2] , and groundwater recharge rates will [Dropdown 3] .

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wetter|increase|increase

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Which statement best describes the trend between salinity and freezing point?

A
As salinity increases, the freezing point increases.
B
Higher salinity leads to lower freezing points.
C
The freezing point remains constant regardless of salt content.
D
Samples with more salt freeze more easily due to the higher density of saltwater.
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Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statement. If extreme rainfall years become more common, nitrate concentrations in lakes will [Dropdown 1] . As a result, algal blooms will become [Dropdown 2] frequent and fish populations will [Dropdown 3] .

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increase|more|decrease

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