Question

select the correct answer.
predict what could be a possible direct consequence of a few glaciers melting?
a. snowfall would increase in areas around the ocean.
b. inland regions would have an increase in temperatures.
c. there would be an increase in severe weather conditions globally.
d. there would be less precipitation in the surrounding areas.
e. sea levels would rise and flood the coasts.

Explanation:

1. Option A is incorrect: Glacial melting does not directly cause increased ocean-adjacent snowfall; this is an indirect, non-guaranteed outcome.
2. Option B is incorrect: Inland temperature increases are an indirect effect linked to albedo loss on a larger scale, not a direct consequence of a few glaciers melting.
3. Option C is incorrect: Global severe weather increases are a broad, indirect long-term climate shift, not a direct result of limited glacial melt.
4. Option D is incorrect: Local precipitation changes are indirect, as glacial melt can initially increase regional freshwater input that may boost local precipitation.
5. Option E is correct: Meltwater from glaciers flows directly into oceans, adding to the total ocean volume and causing measurable sea level rise that will flood coastal areas as a direct immediate outcome.

Answer:

E. Sea levels would rise and flood the coasts.