An increase in the Earth's temperature by several degrees Celsius would result in:
A) a huge increase in the rate of motion of the continental plates and far more earthquakes
B) an increase in the Earth's magnetism, increasing the size of the VanAllen belts
C) the melting of many glaciers, a rise in sea levels, and more flooding of towns near the coasts of the continents
D) a new ice age
E) the Moon coming closer to the Earth

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An increase in the Earth's temperature would lead to the melting of many glaciers, resulting in a rise in sea levels and more flooding of towns near the coasts of the continents. This is a well-documented consequence of global warming.

An Increase in the Earth's Temperature by Several Degrees Celsius