Asked by Gisèle Mouawad on Jun 20, 2024
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If all the ice on the planet was melted, how much would it cause global sea level to rise? If you do not remember the approximate size of this rise, the volume of ice is 32,000,000 km3 and the surface area of the world's ocean is 361,000,000 km2.
A) less than 10 centimeters
B) 10 centimeters to 1 meter
C) 1 meter to 10 meters
D) 10 meters to 100 meters
E) more than 100 meters
Global Sea Level
The average height of the Earth's ocean surface, used as a standard in measuring sea level rise or fall globally.
Ice Volume
The total amount of ice contained within glaciers, ice caps, and ice sheets, often measured to monitor the effects of climate change.
Planet
A large celestial body that revolves around a sun in a solar system.
- Gain insight into the contribution of ice melt towards the ascent of sea levels.
- Recognize the ramifications of melting ice worldwide on changes in sea heights.
Verified Answer
CD
Chescka Dolores ManrezaJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
To calculate the rise in sea level, divide the volume of ice (32,000,000 km^3) by the surface area of the world's oceans (361,000,000 km^2). This gives approximately 88.6 meters, placing the answer in the range of 10 meters to 100 meters.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the contribution of ice melt towards the ascent of sea levels.
- Recognize the ramifications of melting ice worldwide on changes in sea heights.