Question

Question

Which directly contribute to sea level rise?(1 point)
Responses

expansion and melting of land ice
expansion and melting of land ice

reflected energy and melting sea ice
reflected energy and melting sea ice

carbon dioxide and water vapor
carbon dioxide and water vapor

reflected energy and carbon dioxide
reflected energy and carbon dioxide

Answer 1

The correct response that directly contributes to sea level rise is:

expansion and melting of land ice

Melting sea ice does not contribute to sea level rise since it is already floating in water. However, the melting of land ice (such as glaciers and ice sheets) and thermal expansion of seawater as it warms are both key factors in sea level rise.