Question

Sea level is currently rising at 3.2 mm/yr, and scientists predict that global warming could cause a rise in sea level of 7 m if left unabated. How long will it take the sea to rise 7 m at the current rate?

Answer 1

2188 years

Step-by-step explanation:

given,

see level rising at the rate = 3.2 mm/yr

height of the sea level to rise = 7 m

time it will take rise 7 m = ?

we know,

1 m = 1000 mm

1 mm = 0.001 m

rate of increase of rate = 0.0032 m/year

time taken to rise =
`(7)/(0.0032)\ years`

= 2187.5 years

Now, time taken by the sea level to rise 7 m is equal to 2188 years.