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Melting the north polar ice cap would raise ocean levels very little, for the same reason ice cubes melting in a glass of water do not overflow the cup. Ice occupies more volume than the water it displaces, which is why it floats. There would be SOME increase from thermal expansion.
The Greenland ice cap would add about seven meters (23 feet) to ocean levels. But when Antarctica melts (perhaps as little as a dozen centuries from now), ocean levels will rise 60 meters. Much of Hawaii is volcanic mountains well above sea level, but of lot of the area would be submerged. Low coastal areas around the world will flood.
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What will sea level be if all ice melted?
If all ice on Earth melted, global sea levels could rise by up to about 230 feet (70 meters). However, this scenario is unlikely to happen in the near future due to the large amounts of ice present in polar regions and the time it would take for it all to melt.
If there was 6 inches of snow when it melted how much water would you have?
For every inch of snow, it roughly equates to about 1/10th of an inch of water once melted. Therefore, if there were 6 inches of snow, it would result in approximately 0.6 inches of water once melted.
What would happen to global coastlines if all the ice melted, and how can an interactive map help visualize the potential impact?
If all the ice melted, global coastlines would experience significant sea level rise, leading to widespread flooding and displacement of populations. An interactive map can help visualize this impact by showing current coastlines and projecting how they would change with rising sea levels, allowing users to see which areas would be most affected.
Which of these is the most likely result of polar ice caps melting?
Fishes would be harmed by changes to the ocean water (apex)
What would happen if the earth gets 4 degrees hotter?
A 4 degrees Celsius increase in Earth's temperature would lead to more frequent and intense heatwaves, ice melt in polar regions accelerating sea level rise, disruption of ecosystems and water supplies, increased extreme weather events, and potential food and water shortages. This level of warming could have catastrophic effects on both human societies and natural habitats.
What would happen if the polar ice caps melted and the resulting water spread?
If the polar ice caps melted, it would lead to a rise in sea levels. This would result in flooding of coastal areas, displacement of communities, loss of habitats for wildlife, and increased risk of extreme weather events.
What would happen in New York state if all the polar ice melted?
If all the ice melted in the North Polar regions, there would be no rise in sea levels, because Arctic ice is in the water already.If all the ice melted in the South Polar regions, in Antarctica, then sea levels around the world would rise 70 metres, or 230 feet. Every coastal city round the world would be flooded, including New York State.
What would happen to you if you were in the middle of the earth?
you would be melted
What would most likely result of the polar ice caps melted?
Cities on the ocean would be in danger of flooding
What will happen if you have melted tar on your skin?
it would burn your skin
What would happen to the coastal areas if the polar ice caps melted?
If the polar ice caps melted, sea levels would rise significantly due to the increased volume of water in the oceans. This would result in coastal areas experiencing more frequent and severe flooding, leading to erosion, loss of habitats, and displacement of communities. The increased water levels would also impact marine ecosystems and contribute to saltwater intrusion into coastal freshwater sources.
What would be the most likely result if the polar caps melted?
Many fish would die off because of changes in the saltwater
What would happen if Hawaii wasn't a state?
It would have remained a monarchy.
What would happen to the land buried under the ice if the ice sheets melted?
It would flood
What would happen if you melted every known metal into one alloy?
You will die.
What would happen if a cell was made up of only polar substance?
It would dissolve in water or in polar liquids and would not be recognisable as a cell.
What would happen to polar bears if they lose their habitat?
They would go extinct.
