Reasons for rise in sea level

Q.  The rise in sea level is due to
- Published on 13 Oct 15

a. Melting of glaciers and ice-sheets
b. Oceans expand as they get warmer
c. Both a & b
d. None

ANSWER: Both a & b
 
The two major causes of global sea-level rise are thermal expansion caused by the warming of the oceans (since water expands as it warms) and the loss of land-based ice (such as glaciers and polar ice caps) due to increased melting.

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  • ANKUR   -Posted on 14 Oct 15
    Its a wonderful effort.

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