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Why Melting Glaciers Matter to the Coast

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Overview

This video demonstrates how melting land ice raises sea level, but melting sea ice does not. See how warming in far-away places like Antarctica matters to people on coasts world-wide. Teachers can repeat this demonstration with inexpensive materials.

Activity Type:

Video

Target Grade Level:

K-2, 3-5, 6-8

Estimated Duration:

2 minutes

Topics:

Oceans

Created by:

NPS Climate Change Response

NPS Climate Change Response

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