"A rising sea temperature results in a higher sea level." Evaluate this statement.

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When materials are heated, their molecules move faster and therefore take up more space, resulting in expansion. This includes water, which expands as the temperature increases. As a result, sea level rises as the volume of water in the ocean increases. The other choices are incorrect; while more evaporation may occur at higher temperatures, this does not directly affect sea level. Similarly, while melting glaciers can contribute to sea-level rise, this is not relate to the temperature of the ocean. Finally, higher sea temperatures do not result in more water being returned to the continents.

"A Rising Sea Temperature Results in a Higher Sea Level