AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Besides melting ice, sea level rises because
A.warming seawater expands
B.rivers add new water
C.the ocean floor rises
D.clouds condense into the sea
Explanation
Core Concept
Thermal expansion contributes roughly half of observed sea-level rise — heat alone swells the ocean's volume.
Correct Answer
Awarming seawater expands
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