Asked by Joshua Rosentel on May 19, 2024
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If all the ice on West Antarctica 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 3,000,000 km3 and the surface area of the world's ocean is 361,000,000 km2.
A) less than 1 centimeter
B) 1 to 10 centimeters
C) 10 centimeters to 1 meter
D) 1 meter to 10 meters
E) more than 100 meters
West Antarctica
A region of Antarctica that lies west of the Transantarctic Mountains and includes the Antarctic Peninsula, characterized by its dynamic ice sheets and impact on sea-level rise.
Global Sea Level
The average height of the world's oceans' surface, used as a base for measuring elevations and the varying heights of geological features.
Ice Volume
The total quantity of ice contained within glaciers, ice caps, and ice sheets worldwide.
- Assimilate information regarding the influence of ice melt on sea level escalation.
- Appreciate the implications of global ice melt on sea levels.
Verified Answer
YA
Yolanda AyalaMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
To find the sea level rise, divide the volume of ice (3,000,000 km^3) by the surface area of the world's oceans (361,000,000 km^2). This gives approximately 0.0083 km, or 8.3 meters, indicating a sea level rise in the range of 1 meter to 10 meters.
Learning Objectives
- Assimilate information regarding the influence of ice melt on sea level escalation.
- Appreciate the implications of global ice melt on sea levels.