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Charlie

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on: Jul 13, 2018

What do you think would happen to the oceans and continents if the
  ice sheets melt? What will be an ideal response?



Question 2

If the ice sheets were to melt, how might that
  affect the other water reservoirs? Explain. What will be an ideal response?



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Dinolord

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers will vary. Sea levels would rise, causing coastal areas to flood. This would in
turn displace many people and ruin cropland in those areas. Many coastal cities would
be destroyed.



Answer to Question 2

Answers will vary. Melting ice sheets may cause several
changes, including sea-level rise, more water vapor in the
atmosphere, and saltwater moving into the groundwater
reservoirs in coastal areas.



Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

nathang24

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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