Global warming leads to an increase in sea level due to thermal expansion of water and melting of ice.
The global warming has resulted in
Asked in ae 2025 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Evidence and Indicators of Climate Change (e.g., global warming, sea-level rise, glacier melt))
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Answer: B. the increase in sea level
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