The document discusses the effects of climate change and global warming, including the melting of glaciers causing sea level rise and changes to coastal environments. Pictures show the retreat of glaciers on Mount Hood in Oregon between 1984 and 2002 as an example. A graph shows measured changes in global sea level over time. Links are provided about the effects of sea level rise, melting glaciers, and earthquakes as examples of how the Earth's surface can be modified by natural forces.