Ocean Acidification Results in Which of the Following

question 22

Multiple Choice

Ocean acidification results in which of the following?

• A)A decrease in ocean pH,resulting in less calcium carbonate available for plankton and corals to build shells and exoskeletons
• B)An increase in ocean pH,resulting in more calcium carbonate available for plankton and corals to build shells and exoskeletons
• C)A decrease in ocean pH,resulting in more calcium carbonate available for plankton and corals to build shells and exoskeletons
• D)An increase in ocean pH,resulting in less calcium carbonate available for plankton and corals to build shells and exoskeletons

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