Question

which of these is a direct cause of rising sea levels? changing of forests to grasslands increase in coastal rainfall patterns melting of freshwater glaciers destruction of coral reefs

Explanation:

Melting of freshwater glaciers adds more water to the oceans, directly causing sea - level rise. Changing forests to grasslands affects land ecosystems. Increase in coastal rainfall patterns mainly impacts local coastal areas. Destruction of coral reefs affects marine biodiversity and coastal protection but not directly sea - level rise.

Answer:

melting of freshwater glaciers