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Rising Seas Capability: Use evidence NoS achievement aims: Understanding about science NoS achievement aims: Investigating in science Contextual strands: Planet Earth and beyond Level : 3

Author: K. Potter.  Connected 2014 - Why Is That?

Scientists know that global warming is leading to rising sea levels, but the rate of change and its likely impact are less clear. This article describes how scientists investigate what is happening and use the evidence to suggest how we might adapt to the changes.

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