The level of the oceans' surfaces is known as level.
a. surface
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b. volcanic oceanic
c. atmospheric
d. sea

We refer to this concept as "sea level". (answer D is the correct one)
Actually, the level of the sea is not constant and it's not the same everywhere, so we are talking here about the average sea level only.

Some places are located below the sea lever (for example some parts of the Netherlands) and they have to take extra measures not to be flooded. 

The scientist can conclude that there is a decrease in the natural resources due to human activities. because of innovation and modernization of the environment, then there goes pollution and other bad effects that destroys the natural resources.