The current rise in global sea level can be attributed to ________.
A) the tectonic lowering of continents
B) increases in rainfall
C) increases in the flow of large rivers
D) melting of glaciers
E) all of the above

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The melting of glaciers, specifically from polar ice caps and mountain glaciers, is the primary contributor to the current rise in global sea level. Tectonic lowering of continents, increases in rainfall, and increases in the flow of large rivers may have localized effects on sea level, but they are not currently significant factors on a global scale.

The Current Rise in Global Sea Level Can Be Attributed