Thermal Expansion and Sea Level Rise

Front

The ocean is 1.2°F warmer than it was in 1950, causing more than __ inches of sea level rise.

Back

6

Front

What is the time lag for systems causing sea level rise due to thermal expansion?

Back

Centuries

Front

Free drifting floats have shown that one-third of the global sea level rise is attributed to __.

Back

Thermal expansion

Front

If greenhouse gases were reduced today, how quickly would the trend of thermal expansion reverse?

Back

Slowly

Front

Thermal expansion contributes to an increase in the global __.

Back

Sea level

Front

Which of the following impacts thermal expansion rates? Freshwater movement, Mountain formation, Desertification, Urbanization

Back

Freshwater movement

Front

Climate refugees are also known as ______.

Back

Environmental migrants

Front

A sea level rise of half a meter could displace how many million people from low-lying islands?

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1.2 million

Front

Sea level rise contributes to higher ______ surges and flooding during coastal storm events.

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Storm

Front

Sea level rise will put human lives and ______ at risk.

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Property