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:

Psychosexual Stage

Stages in Freud's theory of development, where each stage is characterized by different challenges and tasks related to sexual pleasure.

Anal

Pertaining to the anus, often used in contexts relating to psychology (anal stage of development in Freudian theory) or medicine.

Pleasure and Pain

Fundamental sensory experiences that influence behavior, guiding towards pleasure-seeking and away from harm.

Id

A concept in psychoanalytic theory denoting the component of the human psyche that is governed by instinctual drives and demands immediate satisfaction.