As You Have Learned in Chapter 16, Global Warming Is

Multiple Choice

As you have learned in Chapter 16, global warming is taking place. Some sources estimate that the temperature on Earth will increase about 0.5 degrees Celsius over a 100-year period. Although scientists do not agree on the amount of increase, let's presume that this will result in an approximate seven-inch rise in sea level. Assuming that global warming continues at this pace, when approximately would a town located at 10 feet above sea level be submerged?

A) in 600 years
B) in 1700 years
C) in 2100 years
D) in 3000 years