Sea level is currently rising at 3.2 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?

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To find the time it takes for the sea to rise 7 meters at a rate of 3.2 mm/year, convert 7 meters to millimeters (7,000 mm) and divide by the rate: 7,000 mm / 3.2 mm/year = 2,187.5 years. However, the closest choice is 2,121 years, which is likely a rounding or approximation error.

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