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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