Rising sea levels result in all of the following EXCEPT ______________
A)saltwater contamination of drinking water supplies
B)increased beach erosion
C)ocean acidification
D)more dangerous storm surges
E)increased flooding from hurricanes

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rising sea levels do not directly cause ocean acidification, which is mainly caused by increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. However, the two phenomena are indirectly related because both are caused by human activities that release greenhouse gases into the environment.

Rising Sea Levels Result in All of the Following EXCEPT