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How does the formation of sea ice impact the density of the surrounding seawater?

A. The formation of sea ice removes freshwater, leaving dissolved solids behind and increasing the density of seawater.
B. The formation of sea ice removes freshwater, leaving dissolved solids behind and decreasing the density of seawater.
C. The formation of sea ice removes freshwater and dissolved solids from seawater, leading to a decrease in density.
D. The formation of sea ice removes freshwater and dissolved solids from seawater, leading to an increase in density

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Answer:

C

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Answer:

C

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