Question

all of the following changes to the oceans are anticipated with continued increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere except select one: a. rising sea level will rise because glaciers on land will melt. b. the oceans will become more acid. c. sea level will fall because of greater evaporation of water from ocean surfaces. d. sea level will increase because as the water in the ocean warms up it expands.

Explanation:

As carbon - dioxide in the atmosphere increases, glaciers melt due to global warming, causing sea - level rise. Also, carbon dioxide dissolves in the ocean making it more acidic. Additionally, thermal expansion of ocean water due to warming causes sea - level to rise. Evaporation from ocean surfaces does not cause sea - level to fall on a large scale as the water cycle replenishes the oceans.

Answer:

C. sea level will fall because of greater evaporation of water from ocean surfaces.