Combined Science GCSE
Effects on sea level and ice
What Effects on sea level and ice means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Effects on sea level and ice
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Reference: AQA
Rising global temperatures melt ice sheets and glaciers, adding water to oceans, while warmer water expands, so sea levels rise and low-lying coasts flood.
Topics that use Effects on sea level and ice
- Global climate change (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Climate change
- Ecosystems and species distribution
- Effects on weather and ecosystems
- Environmental implications
- Extreme weather
- Global climate change
- Human and economic consequences
- Rising sea levels
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