Sea Level Rise

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What does 'recede' mean?

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To go back.

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Are sea levels rising at a fast rate or a slow rate?

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Fast rate.

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What is the central idea of the article about sea level rise?

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Human activity is warming the planet and leading to an increase in sea level rise.

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Who wrote the article on sea level rise?

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The Smithsonian Museum.

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When did sea levels start to rise?

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In the 1900s.

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What is sea level rise?

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The increase in the level of the world's oceans due to melting ice and thermal expansion.

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What causes sea level rise?

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Melting glaciers, ice caps, and thermal expansion of seawater as it warms.

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Why is sea level rise a concern?

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It can lead to flooding, loss of habitat, and displacement of communities.

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What is thermal expansion?

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The increase in volume of water as it warms, contributing to sea level rise.

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What role do greenhouse gases play in sea level rise?

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They trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming and ice melt.