Sea level is currently rising at 3.3 mm/yr,and scientists predict that global warming could cause a rise in sea level of 7 m if left unabated.How long will it take the sea to rise 7 m at the current rate?
A)2,121 years
B)0.0004 year
C)2.121 years
D)0.47 year

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We can use the formula:

Time = Distance / Rate

where the distance is the desired 7 m rise in sea level and the rate is the current rate of 3.3 mm/yr.

First, we need to convert the rate to meters per year:

3.3 mm/yr x (1 m / 1000 mm) = 0.0033 m/yr

Now we can plug in the values:

Time = 7 m / 0.0033 m/yr = 2,121 years

Therefore, it would take approximately 2,121 years for the sea to rise 7 m at the current rate.

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