How much is sea level expected to rise this century due to thermal expansion and melting of glacial ice as Earth warms?
A) 1 to 3 meters
B) 3 to 6 meters
C) 6 to 9 meters
D) 9 to 12 meters
E) 12 to 15 meters

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Current scientific consensus, based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, estimates sea level rise this century to be in the range of 1 to 3 meters, primarily due to thermal expansion of seawater as it warms and melting of glaciers and ice sheets.

How Much Is Sea Level Expected to Rise This Century