Eustatic and Isostatic Sea Level Change
Analyze the global (eustatic) and local (isostatic) factors driving changes in sea level.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between eustatic and isostatic sea level changes and their causes.
- Explain how glacial periods influence both types of sea level change.
- Predict the long-term impacts of continued ice sheet melt on global coastlines.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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