If all the ice on the planet was melted, how much would it cause global sea level to rise? If you do not remember the approximate size of this rise, the volume of ice is 32,000,000 km³ and the surface area of the world's ocean is 361,000,000 km².

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To calculate the rise in sea level, divide the volume of ice (32,000,000 km^3) by the surface area of the world's oceans (361,000,000 km^2). This gives approximately 88.6 meters, placing the answer in the range of 10 meters to 100 meters.

If All the Ice on the Planet Was Melted, How