Breakup of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet May Be Caused

question 30

Multiple Choice

Breakup of the West Antarctic Ice sheet may be caused by:

• A) melting of Greenland's ice cap.
• B) burning fossil fuels.
• C) falling sea level.
• D) earthquakes.

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