Possible ways that sea level could lower include a decrease in
A)worldwide temperatures and an increase in the rate of seafloor spreading.
B)worldwide temperatures and a decrease in the rate of seafloor spreading.
C)tectonic activity and an increase in worldwide temperatures.
D)the rate of seafloor spreading and an increase in worldwide temperatures.

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The melting of polar ice caps due to rising temperatures is a major contributor to the increase in sea level. Therefore, a decrease in worldwide temperatures would lead to a decrease in sea level. Additionally, the rate of seafloor spreading directly affects the volume of the ocean floor and can impact sea level. A decrease in the rate of seafloor spreading would decrease the volume of the ocean floor and thus lower sea level. Tectonic activity and an increase in worldwide temperatures would have the opposite effect and increase sea level. Therefore, options A and D can be eliminated.

Possible Ways That Sea Level Could Lower Include a Decrease