One reason for the uncertainty in scientists' predictions of sea level rise is

A. the oceans will contract, or shrink in volume as ocean water gets warmer
B. it is unknown how CO2 and other greenhouse gases are affecting Earth's climate
C. industrial emissions will be reduced greatly in the next few years
D. it is not known how fast and how much of the Antarctic ice sheets will melt


Answer: D

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