When ice melts in a glass of water the overall level of water in the glass goes down because ice has a higher volume. Would this be true for the oceans then if the ice caps melt and if not why?

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When ice melts in a glass of water the overall level of water in the glass goes down because ice has a higher volume. Would this be true for the oceans then if the ice caps melt and if not why?

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The ice in Antarctica is on land. When it melts and runs off into the ocean, it will increase the volume of water off the ocean.

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