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Global warming is melting glaciers and ice caps and causing ocean waters to warm and expand. This means that sea-levels will rise causing permanent flooding.

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What effect does global warming have on tides?

Global warming can cause a rise in sea levels, which can lead to higher high tides and an increased risk of coastal flooding. The warming also affects ocean currents and can alter tidal patterns in some regions.


Which regions might be most affected by a warming climate and why?

All regions will be affected. Global warming is happening all round the world, as the wind blows greenhouse gases everywhere. So pollution from one country will cause global warming even in Antarctica, where there are no emissions.


Is ozone depletion the cause why there is global warming?

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Do floods cause global warming?

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Is global warming the main cause of the thinning of the ozone layer?

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Can Global warming lead to flooding in coastal areas?

Yes, global warming can lead to flooding in coastal areas due to melting ice caps and glaciers raising sea levels, as well as increasing the severity of storms that can cause storm surges. This can result in higher tides and more frequent and severe coastal flooding events.


Why earth have a global warming?

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Does the earth's crust cause global warming?

No. While events on the earths crust can cause global warming, the crust itself does not.


Does fishing cause global warming?

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What is the name that gives gases that trap heat and cause global warming?

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Is the main cause of the thinning of the ozone layer global warming?

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How do polar bears cause global warming?

Polar bears do not cause global warming. In fact, polar bears are affected by global warming due to the shrinking of their sea ice habitat. The loss of sea ice reduces their hunting grounds and threatens their survival.