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ConcepTest: Effect of Rain on Sea Level

ConcepTest questions by David McConnell, David Steer , Walter Borowski, Jeffrey Dick, Annabelle Foos, Jeffrey Knott, Alvin Konigsberg, Michelle Malone, Heidi McGrew, Kathie Owens, and Stephen Van Horn

Question:

A majority of Earth's water is in the oceans. Predict what would happen to sea level if rain fell continuously all over the world's oceans.

a. Sea level would rise
b. Sea level would fall
c. Sea level would stay the same

Student Responses:

No data yet. The correct response is c.

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