Increased Atmospheric CO₂ Concentrations Will Have What Effect on Seawater

question 63

Multiple Choice

Increased atmospheric CO₂ concentrations will have what effect on seawater?

• A)Seawater will become more acidic,and bicarbonate concentrations will decrease.
• B)Seawater will become more alkaline,and carbonate concentrations will decrease.
• C)There will be no change in the pH of seawater because carbonate will turn to bicarbonate.
• D)Seawater will become more acidic,and carbonate concentrations will decrease.

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