There are multiple circumstances that lead to sea levels rising. Which of the following is the largest direct contributor.(1 point)

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Expansion of water molecules and melting glacier ice.
Expansion of water molecules and melting glacier ice.

Carbon dioxide emissions that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide emissions that trap heat in the atmosphere.

Reflected energy from clouds warming Earth's surface.
Reflected energy from clouds warming Earth's surface.

Increased runoff from severe weather systems.

Answer 1

The largest direct contributor to rising sea levels is expansion of water molecules and melting glacier ice. As water warms, it expands, contributing to sea level rise, and melting glaciers add additional water to the oceans.