Based on the increasing amount of energy retained in Earth’s system from 2000 to 2020, which consequence is most likely?

When Earth retains more energy, the planet warms and more heat is available to fuel weather systems. Warmer ocean water can provide storms with additional energy and moisture, making stronger storms more likely. Glaciers generally shrink, sea level rises, and evaporation tends to increase rather than decrease.

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