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The rise in sea level is caused by:

AThermal expansion of seawater and melting glaciers

BIncreased rainfall over oceans

CHuman use of desalination plants

DOcean currents shifting

Answer:

A. Thermal expansion of seawater and melting glaciers

Read Explanation:

  • Warm water expands (thermal expansion), and melting glaciers add water volume, both causing sea levels to rise.


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