Which of the following is not a primary factor contributing to sea-level rise?
A)Melting of glaciers.
B)Melting of ice sheets.
C)Melting of sea ice.
D)Thermal expansion of seawater.

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Melting of sea ice does not directly contribute to sea-level rise because it has already displaced its own volume of seawater. When sea ice melts, it does not increase the volume of water in the ocean. However, loss of sea ice can indirectly contribute to sea-level rise by decreasing the reflectivity of the Earth's surface and increasing the absorption of solar radiation.

Which of the Following Is Not a Primary Factor Contributing