In the context of climate change, what significant effect results from rising sea levels?

Rising sea levels lead to the submergence of coastal areas, which is a significant consequence of climate change. As global temperatures increase due to climate change, ice sheets and glaciers melt, contributing to rising ocean levels. Additionally, the thermal expansion of seawater as it warms further exacerbates the issue. This submergence can lead to the loss of land, coastal erosion, and displacement of communities, impacting ecosystems and human habitats significantly.

In contrast, increased land availability is unlikely to occur, as rising sea levels typically result in the opposite effect—loss of land. Warming ocean temperatures are a related consequence but not a direct effect of rising sea levels. Lastly, stable weather patterns would not be a consequence of climate change; rather, climate change typically leads to more erratic and extreme weather patterns.