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Global warming is warming the oceans and making them more acidic. Warm water expands, so this means sea levels are rising. Acidic water damages coral and other marine creatures.

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Why did the oceans become shallower?

The oceans became shallower as part of the effects of global warming. The climate became drier and this has forced water to evaporate from the oceans.


What effect does global warming have on the tides?

Global warming will not affect the tides, which are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon. There will be more water in the oceans, of course, so a high tide will be higher than before.


What would a flood have to do with global warming?

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What is global warming and how is it affecting water around the world?

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How does the increase in water vapor contribute to global warming?

The increase in water vapor contributes to global warming by amplifying the greenhouse effect. Water vapor is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to higher temperatures. As the climate warms, more water evaporates from oceans and land, further increasing water vapor levels and intensifying the greenhouse effect, which in turn accelerates global warming.


How global warming can lead to the Flooding of low lying area?

Global warming expands the oceans, so sea level rises. Water from melting snow and land ice also raises water levels. Low lying coastal areas will flood.


What are the effects of global warming on today's oceans?

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Explain why sea levels would rise as a result of global warming?

Water expands when it warms. So sea levels rise.The Antarctic ice caps melt as a result of global warming. This puts more water into the oceans thus raising sea levels.


How does the effect of global warming on oceans disrupt the water cycle?

Global warming can disrupt the water cycle in oceans by increasing evaporation rates, leading to more moisture in the atmosphere. This can result in heavier rainfall and more intense storms. Additionally, warmer ocean temperatures can impact ocean currents and affect the distribution of heat and nutrients, which are essential for maintaining the water cycle.


How does global warming affect the ratio of land and water?

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How can water pollution interact with global warming?

Water pollution could be said to add to global warming by the means it takes to clean the water. This then causes the emissions of greenhouse gases that increase global warming.


Can global warming cause the oceans to rise?

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