Question

the chart shows changes in sea level from 1995 to 2013. according to the chart, sea levels rose at an average annual rate of 3.24 millimeters from 1995 to 2013. which questions can be asked to check whether global warming is the cause of rising sea levels? satellite data 1993 - present data source: satellite sea - level altimetry. credit: nasa goddard space flight center rate of change ↑3.24 mm per year did the global surface temperature increase steadily from 1995 to 2013? did the extent of ice sheets and glaciers in polar regions reduce because of melting from 1995 to 2013? how will the change in sea level affect marine economic activities such as fishing? will the rise in sea levels cause soil in coastal areas to become less fertile? which islands are under threat of flooding from rising sea levels?

Explanation:

To check if global warming is the cause of rising sea - levels, we need to look for questions related to factors associated with global warming. An increase in global surface temperature is a sign of global warming, and melting of ice sheets and glaciers due to warming causes sea - level rise. The other questions are about the effects of sea - level rise rather than its cause.

Answer:

Did the global surface temperature increase steadily from 1995 to 2013?
Did the extent of ice sheets and glaciers in polar regions reduce because of melting from 1995 to 2013?