What is the cause for the present day rise in sea level of 2.0- 2.5 mm/year?
A) Global warming, due to the combustion of fossil fuel, is melting the ice caps and expanding the ocean volume.
B) Increasing mid- ocean ridge volume is accelerating seafloor spreading.
C) Tectonic forces are buckling the seafloor all around the Pacific.
D) Increased flatulence by cattle that are being bred in record numbers for hamburgers.

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Global warming is causing glaciers and ice caps to melt, which adds water to the oceans. Additionally, the warming of the ocean leads to thermal expansion, both of which contribute to the rise in sea level.

What Is the Cause for the Present Day Rise in Sea