The ocean's level is currently rising at about 3 mm per year.

At this rate, in how many years will sea

level be 5 m higher than now?

Answer in units of y.

The sea level will be 5m higher in 1667 y (years)

Explanation:

From the question, the rate at which the ocean's level is currently rising is about 3mm per year.

First, we will convert mm (millimeter) to m (meter)

1 mm = 0.001 m

Then,

3 mm = 3 × 0.001 m

= 0.003m

That is, the rate at which the ocean's level is currently rising is about 0.003m per year.

Now, to determine how long it will take for the ocean's level be 5 m higher than now at the given rate,

If the ocean rises 0.003 m in 1 year, then

the ocean will rise 5 m in x years

x = (5 m × 1 year) / 0.003 m

x = 5 / 0.003

x = 1666.67 years

x ≅ 1667 years

Hence, the sea level will be 5m higher in 1667 y (years)

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