Since 1870, sea level is:
A) rising at a constant rate.
B) rising at an increasing rate.
C) decreasing at a constant rate.
D) decreasing at an increasing rate.
Answer: B
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A) The northern part
B) Along the equator
C) Along the entire east coast of the continent
D) Along the entire west coast of the continent