Sea Level Change

Question 1

Sea level can change as a result of…….. changes

Answer 1

isostatic and eustatic changes

Question 2

Eustatic change occurs when there is a

Answer 2

greater volume of water in the ocean basins

water moves in relation to land

Question 3

Isostatic change occurs when the

Answer 3

height of the land changes relative to the water level

Isostatic change happens more slowly than eustatic change