Why does sea level rise when spreading rate increases?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Sea level rises because a faster spreading rate means warmer ocean crust (same cooling rate as during periods of slower spreading), which is less dense than colder ocean crust. Since it is less dense, the ocean crust "rides" higher on the asthenosphere, forcing seawater onto the continents.
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