Climate Models Estimate That Average Global Sea Level Will Rise

question 70

Multiple Choice

Climate models estimate that average global sea level will rise by an additional ____ or more by the end of this century

• A)5-10 cm (2-4 in.)
• B)20-30 cm (8-12 in.)
• C)​40-60 cm (16-24 in.)
• D)​70-90 cm (28-35 in.)
• E)​80-100 cm (31-40 in.)

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Definitions:

Anti-tubercular Activity

The ability of a substance to prevent or treat tuberculosis by inhibiting the bacteria that cause the disease.

Marine Sponge

Simple aquatic animals with porous bodies, belonging to the phylum Porifera, known to produce bioactive compounds used in pharmaceuticals.

Aldol Reaction

A chemical reaction between aldehydes or ketones, catalyzed by a base, leading to β-hydroxyaldehydes or β-hydroxyketones.

Crossed-aldol Product

The product resulting from an aldol reaction between two different aldehyde or ketone reactants, occasionally leading to complex mixtures.