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Actually, the sea level would not rise appreciably--at least, not at first. Arctic ice is floating in water, and when melted, takes up less volume than ice does. This is an oversimplification, though, since the climate changes accompanying the increased amount of seawater--which would then evaporate in larger volumes, resulting in increased rainfall, etc.--are harder to predict.
It is the ice that is sitting on land that is important. Melting of continental ice sheets acts to raise sea-levels.
According to the Third Assessment Report of the International Panel on Climate Change, the ice contained within Greenland Ice Sheet represents a sea-level rise equivalent of 7.2 metres (24 feet).
The ice contained within the Antarctic Ice-sheet represents 61.1 metres (200 feet) of sea-level change.
That is, if both the Antarctic Ice-Sheet, and the Greenland Ice-Sheet were to melt, sea-level would rise by 68.3 metres (224 feet).
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How much would sea level rise if Antarctica ice melted?
it would rise 10000 feet
How much would sea level rise in west Antarctica melted?
Around 61 metres
What will be the effect on water level when ice is melted into it?
If you measure the water level before adding the ice, the level will increase. If you measure the water level after adding ice, there might be a slight increase, but not much after it melts.
Explain how melting glaciers affect sea level?
Glaciers are melting ice.It mainly found on mountains or cold regions.When glaciers melts it goes down to get its way into the sea.Well,if the amount of melted water is not that much,nothing would happen.If it is much then it may make seas flood the earth.
What are the adaptations of the Arctic moss?
The Arctic moss doesn't need much water to survive seeing that the tundra does not get much water throughout the year.
What is the lowest point of the arctic?
The lowest point of the Arctic would be sea level. Much of the Arctic is ocean.
How much would sea level rise if Antarctica ice melted?
it would rise 10000 feet
How much would sea level rise in west Antarctica melted?
Around 61 metres
How much would the sea level rise if all the icebergs melted?
Floating ice, sea ice and icebergs, doesn't raise the sea level when it melts.
How much would earth's surface temperature have to rise to melt the Arctic ice cap?
Two degrees Celsius of warming will lead to an ice-free Arctic and sea-level rise in the tens of meters.
If 50g iron gets melted how much liquid iron gets produced?
if a 50 g of iron gets melted how much liquid does it produce
How much does melted chocolate weigh?
Melted Chocolate weighs as much as it did when it wasn't melted.
How much rainfall in arctic?
There isn't much rainfall in the arctic, about 6 to 10 inches a year including melted snow. Some of the worlds greatest desert get more rainfall than that. Much of the arctic has rain and fog in the summer. Even though there is very low rainfall the arctic lands can be very wet underfoot because the moisture evaporates very slowly and the drainage conditions are poor. :D
How much melted butter would equal 1 cup of melted shortening when you substitute the butter for the shortening?
2 sticks=8oz
What crops are grown in the Arctic?
No crops are grown in the Arctic Circle. The growing season is much too short and the permafrost level much too high to be considered ideal for growing crops.
What will be the effect on water level when ice is melted into it?
If you measure the water level before adding the ice, the level will increase. If you measure the water level after adding ice, there might be a slight increase, but not much after it melts.
How much is a melted down gold dollar worth?
A real gold dollar from the 1800s would be worth at least $125 melted down, but would probably bring much more if sold to a collector. A modern Sacajawea or Presidential "golden" dollar is really made of brass. Melted down it would sell for about 15 cents!
