The chart shows changes in sea level from 1995 to 2013. According to the chart, sea levels rose at an average annual rate of 3.2
4
millimeters from 1995 to 2013. Which questions can be asked to check whether global warming is the cause of rising sea levels?
RATE OF OUNCE
SATELUTE OATA 1993 PRESENT
Duta Source Satelite sea level observations
Crest NASA Goodard Space Flight Center
↑ 3.24
mm per ye
Sea Level Change (mm
1996
1990
2007
2010
2013
2001 2004
YEAR
O
O
Did the global surface temperature increase steadily from 1995 to 2013?
Did sea ice extent in polar regions reduce because of melting from 1995 to 2013?
How will the change in sea level affect marine economic activities such as fishing?
Will the rise in sea levels cause soll in coastal areas to become less fertile?
Which Islands are under threat of flooding from rising sea levels?
millimeters from 1995 to 2013. Which questions can be asked to check whether global warming is the cause of rising sea levels?
RATE OF OUNCE
SATELUTE OATA 1993 PRESENT
Duta Source Satelite sea level observations
Crest NASA Goodard Space Flight Center
↑ 3.24
mm per ye
Sea Level Change (mm
1996
1990
2007
2010
2013
2001 2004
YEAR
O
O
Did the global surface temperature increase steadily from 1995 to 2013?
Did sea ice extent in polar regions reduce because of melting from 1995 to 2013?
How will the change in sea level affect marine economic activities such as fishing?
Will the rise in sea levels cause soll in coastal areas to become less fertile?
Which Islands are under threat of flooding from rising sea levels?
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