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Low-lying land will flood. Cropland will become salty and unproductive. The economy will suffer. People will have to abandon their homes and seek refuge on higher land.
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What will happen if the ice melts?
the earths sea levels will rise
How does sea level rise?
Sea levels rise with the tides.
What would happen if the earth gets 4 degrees hotter?
sea levels will rise due to melted glaciers
Do ice shelves cause sea level to rise?
If the ice shelves are on land, then, yes, when they melt, sea levels will rise. If they are floating, then sae levels will not rise.
How does the rise in sea level affect the thundering?
A rise in sea levels will not affect the thundering.
What would happen to India if sea levels rise?
India is the largest peninsula to add to your mind.Now,India is surrounded by Bay of Bengal,Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.So,it would be badly affected if the sea levels rises.
What might happen to coastal tourist industries if sea levels continue to rise?
Coastal tourist industries will be underwater if sea levels continue to rise. Global warming is melting glaciers and causing thermal ocean expansion, so sea levels are rising. Low-lying countries and cities are being flooded, especially when there are storm surges.
Why will a rise in temperature result in a rise of sea levels?
Atmospheric pressure will rise due to the heat level
What will happen to the sea levels if global warming continues?
Sea levels will rise because warmer water expands.Sea levels will rise as glaciers and ice caps continue to melt, moving water from land into the oceans.In 2000, it was claimed the ice caps would be gone by 2010, and there would be drastic sea level rises around the world, flooding coastal cities. It hasn't happened.If the caps did indeed melt, it could happen, but so far the dire predictions have not occurred.
What is causing worldwide sea levels to rise?
global warming
Why is the increase of co2 making sea levels rise?
The increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) is warming the planet. The oceans are expanding and the ice caps are melting causing sea levels to rise.
How does heat effect the earth?
The warmth heats up the icebergs in the sea. this causes sea levels to rise....
