What is the main way that position of the continents can influence global sea level?
A. Continents at high latitudes provide a setting in which large ice sheets can form.
B. Clustering of continents near the poles squashes the planet, causing sea level to rise.
C. Continents near the equator receive higher amounts of rainfall.
D. Clustering of continents near the poles causes ocean temperatures to fall substantially.
Answer: A
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