Sea Level Rise

What is the real cause of our sea levels rising?

• Our use of fossil fuels

• the sun getting hotter

• People not caring

• More ice being made

What are some examples of fossil fuels?

• ice and snow

• gold and silver

• coal and gas

• wind and water

Who wrote this article?

• The Beaufort Museum

• The Smithsonian Museum

• The Columbia Museum

• Mr. Smithsonian

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When did the sea levels start to rise?

• 2,000 years ago

• in 1900s

• in 2016

• 2022

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

• fast rate

• slow rate

Which details show the specific causes of the sea levels rising? Mark ALL of the correct answers.

• "we started burning coal and other fossil fuels for energy"

• "these high-energy fuel sources send carbon dioxide up into the atmosphere"

• Carbon dioxide absorbs heat from the sun and traps it, warming the atmosphere and the planet"

• "we use electric cars and hybrid cars"

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Which areas in the world will be most affected and affected first by sea levels rising?

• mountains

• islands and coastal areas

• deserts

What is the central idea of this article?

• Sea level rise is a natural process that cannot be linked to human activity.

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

• Humans do not need to worry about sea level rise because it is easy to stop.

• There are many alternatives to fossil fuels, so humans should find a new source of energy.

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Which choice best states the meaning of "recede" as it is used in paragraph 1?

• to turn

• to grow

• to go back

• to slow down

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Which statement best describes the relationship between fossil fuels and sea level rise?

• Burning fossil fuels warms the planet, causing sea levels to rise.

• Burning fossil fuels pollute the oceans, causing sea levels to rise.

• Fossil fuels power ships and machines used to research sea level rise.

• Fossil fuels can be found under the sea floor, so drilling for them raises sea levels.

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