The secret to rising sea levels
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Of the many environmental impacts imposed by climate change, rising sea levels are often discussed. The cause of this may not be as obvious as it seems. While a portion of the increase comes from the likes of melting glaciers, another more surprising phenomenon helps to explain the increase in water volume: Thermal Expansion. Check out AsapSCIENCE's video explaining this natural phenomenon.
What are 3 ways in which humans could decrease the amount of greenhouse gas emissions on our planet. Would this decrease the sea-levels? Why or why not?
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