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what two factors contribute to sea - level rising? melting glaciers and frequent storm surges glaciation and increased precipitation rates increased ocean currents and increasing ocean temperatures melting glaciers and thermal expansion of sea water
Melting glaciers add more water to the oceans. Thermal expansion occurs as seawater warms (due to global warming), causing the water to expand and take up more space. Storm surges are short - term events. Glaciation would lead to lower sea levels (as water is locked up in ice). Increased precipitation can have complex effects but is not a primary direct cause like melting glaciers and thermal expansion. Increased ocean currents do not directly contribute to long - term sea - level rise in the same way as the other two factors.
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