If Global Warming Trends Continue,sea Levels Are Most Likely to

question 95

Multiple Choice

If global warming trends continue,sea levels are most likely to

• A) rise because of the melting of polar sea ice.
• B) rise due to increased removal of groundwater.
• C) drop because of increased use of water for irrigation.
• D) drop because of increased evaporation.
• E) rise because of increased evaporation.

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