According to models developed by NOAA, by the end of the 21st Century, global sea level may rise as high as
A) 0.2 m (0.7 ft)
B) 0.5 m (1.6 ft)
C) 1.2 m (3.9 m)
D) 2.0 m (6.6 ft)

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NOAA models predict that by the end of the 21st Century, global sea level may rise as high as 2.0 m (6.6 ft). This is due to the continued melting of polar ice caps and the thermal expansion of ocean water caused by climate change. The rise in sea levels could result in significant impacts on coastal cities and ecosystems, including increased coastal flooding and erosion, loss of habitat and biodiversity, and displacement of human populations.

According to Models Developed by NOAA, by the End of the 21st