Question

10 multiple choice 10 points what effect does the melting of polar ice caps have on the geosphere? it causes shifts in tectonic plates and volcanic activity. it causes more earthquakes and soil expansion. it causes increased soil fertility and plant growth. it causes higher sea levels and coastal erosion.

Explanation:

When polar ice caps melt, the added water causes sea - levels to rise. Higher sea - levels lead to increased coastal erosion as the more powerful waves and higher water levels wear away at the shorelines. Melting ice caps do not directly cause shifts in tectonic plates, earthquakes, soil expansion, increased soil fertility or plant growth.

Answer:

It causes higher sea levels and coastal erosion.