precipitation equals rain. As when sea water evaporates clouds form eventually leading to rain fall refilling the sea with the previously evaporated water. But not all rain water returns to the sea which is how the sea level changes due to precipitation.
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Sea level can be influenced by precipitation levels because when it rains, the water eventually flows into the oceans which can cause sea levels to rise. Higher levels of precipitation can lead to increased river runoff and ice melt, both of which contribute to rising sea levels.
Sea level doesn't drop despite oceans experiencing higher evaporation than precipitation because the water that evaporates from the oceans eventually returns as precipitation, maintaining a balance in the water cycle.
No, altitude and sea level are not the same thing. Altitude is the distance of a location above sea level, while sea level is a specific level used as a reference point for measuring elevations. Sea level represents the average level of the ocean's surface.
The sea level in Stonington, CT is approximately 0 feet above sea level.
The opposite of above sea level is below sea level, which refers to a location that is lower in elevation than the surface of the sea.
A plateau is typically above sea level. It is a flat, elevated landform with a relatively flat top and steep sides.