Which of the following is not responsible for changes in sea level?
A)glaciation
B)thermal expansion
C)melting sea ice
D)land surface uplift
E)extraction of groundwater

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Melting sea ice does not contribute to changes in sea level because it is already floating in the ocean. According to the principle of buoyancy, the water displaced by the floating ice is equal in volume to the water that would be formed by the melting ice, thus not changing the sea level.

Which of the Following Is Not Responsible for Changes in Sea