What Is the Cause for the Present Day Rise in Sea

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the cause for the present day rise in sea level of 2.0- 2.5 mm/year?

• A) Global warming, due to the combustion of fossil fuel, is melting the ice caps and expanding the ocean volume.
• B) Increasing mid- ocean ridge volume is accelerating seafloor spreading.
• C) Tectonic forces are buckling the seafloor all around the Pacific.
• D) Increased flatulence by cattle that are being bred in record numbers for hamburgers.

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