Sea level is currently rising at 3.3 mm/year,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 calculate the time it will take the sea to rise 7 m at the current rate of 3.3 mm/year, we can use the formula:

Time = Height / Rate

Plugging in the values, we get:

Time = 7 m / 0.0033 m/year

Simplifying, we get:

Time = 2,121 years

Therefore, the answer is A) 2,121 years.

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