What causes sea level rise?

What is the term used to describe the average height of the ocean at a specific location?

• Local sea level

• Marine height

• Global sea level

• Oceanic average

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

How does NASA measure the average sea level of the entire ocean?

• Using coastal markers

• From space using satellites

• With ocean buoys

• Through ships equipped with sensors

What is a major cause of rising sea levels?

• Decrease in coastal populations

• Melting glaciers adding water to the ocean

• Increased fishing activities

• Reduction in marine life

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What effect does the warming of the ocean have on sea levels?

• Causes water to freeze

• Reduces ocean water volume

• Expands the water, raising sea levels

• Has no significant effect

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What technology does NASA use to monitor global sea levels?

• Jason satellites

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Deep-sea drones

• Global positioning systems

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