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Global warming is identified as the primary driver of sea level rise, as evidenced by the melting of polar ice sheets and glaciers [1]. Scientific consensus and observed environmental data confirm that sea level rise is a direct consequence and ongoing effect of global warming [2], [3].
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ESS Subtopic 6.2: Climate change – Causes and Impacts mrgscience.com 1 fact
claimGlobal warming causes polar ice sheets and glaciers to melt, which contributes to sea-level rise.
Comprehensive Overview on the Present State and Evolution of ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimObserved effects of global warming already being experienced include loss of sea ice, melting of glaciers and ice sheets, sea level rise, and more intense heat waves.
Scientific consensus on climate change - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe 1990 Cutter Information Corporation survey of climate researchers revealed widespread agreement that global warming is occurring, that it will cause negative impacts like sea level rise, and that reducing carbon dioxide emissions and halting deforestation are appropriate responses.