Which of the following would not lead to an increase in sea leveleither locally or globally?
A) the melting of ice in Antarctica and Greenland
B) the melting of sea ice (pack ice)
C) increase in size of the midocean ridge
D) coastal subsidence
E) increase in temperature of ocean water
Answer: B) the melting of sea ice (pack ice)
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. 1.0 m. B. 1.5 m. C. more than 1.5 m. D. also 0.5 m.
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