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:

Density

The mass of an object divided by its volume, indicating how compact the substance is.

SI Unit

The International System of Units, a standardized system of measurement based on the metric system, covering units of measure such as meters, kilograms, and seconds.

Volume

The amount of space that an object or substance occupies, measured in cubic units, relevant in various scientific and everyday contexts.

Soil Samples

Collections of soil taken from specific locations and depths for the purpose of scientific analysis or agricultural testing.