The Oceans Affect the Biosphere in All of the Following

question 16

Multiple Choice

The oceans affect the biosphere in all of the following ways except ________.

• A) producing a substantial amount of the biosphere's oxygen
• B) removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
• C) moderating the climate of terrestrial biomes
• D) regulating the pH of freshwater biomes and terrestrial groundwater

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Definitions:

Business Fluctuations

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Money Supply

The overall volume of fiscal assets in an economy, which includes cash, coins, and amounts in checking and savings accounts, at a certain time.

Rational Expectations

An economic theory suggesting that individuals make predictions about future economic events using all available information in an unbiased and informed manner.

Discretionary Policies

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