Which of the Following Would Make a Greater Contribution to Rising

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would make a greater contribution to rising sea levels?

• A) melting sea ice
• B) melting land-based ice
• C) increased levels of precipitation in some areas
• D) increased levels of atmospheric water vapor
• E) increased levels of global evaporation and transpiration

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