Question

why is the sea level higher during a glacial minimum?
we create more water
all water is in the oceans and none is in ice caps at the poles
there is more rainfall during glacial minimums therefore the sea level is higher
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Explanation:

• Option "we create more water" is incorrect because the total amount of water on Earth is relatively constant (water cycle), and we don't "create" more water.
• Option "all water is in the oceans and none is in ice caps at the poles" is correct. During a glacial minimum, there is less ice stored in polar ice caps and glaciers, so more water is in the oceans, leading to higher sea levels.
• Option "there is more rainfall during glacial minimums therefore the sea level is higher" is incorrect. Rainfall is part of the water cycle, but the primary reason for higher sea levels during glacial minimums is the reduced storage of water as ice (so more water in oceans), not just more rainfall.

Answer:

B. all water is in the oceans and none is in ice caps at the poles