Do First - How is Climate Change Affecting Earth's Oceans?
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The oceans absorb heat and carbon dioxide. As both global temperatures and atmospheric CO2 are increasing, so are their affects on the oceans.
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What was measured in this graphs creation?
What was measured in this graphs creation?
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Answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES
What patterns or trends to you notice?
Answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES
What patterns or trends to you notice?
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Calculate the percent change in variation from 1997 to 2017. The Sea height variation was 15mm in 1997 and 85mm in 2017.
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Rising Seas
As you just observed, the ocean's surface is rising. One of the major contributors to sea level rise is thermal expansion. When water warms, it expands and takes up more space. In addition, melting glaciers and polar ice sheets add more water to the oceans. Rising sea level erodes beaches and coastal wetlands and can flood low-lying areas. Coastal Flooding is a serious concern of 600 million people living in low-lying areas on Earth. Ecosystems can also be disrupted as coastal areas flood.
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How is thermal expansion contributing to the Rise in Sea level of the water?
How is thermal expansion contributing to the Rise in Sea level of the water?