Increased Atmospheric CO₂ Concentrations Might Have What Effect on Seawater

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Multiple Choice

Increased atmospheric CO₂ concentrations might have what effect on seawater?

• A) Seawater will become more acidic, and bicarbonate concentrations will decrease.
• B) Seawater will become more alkaline, and carbonate concentrations will decrease.
• C) There will be no change in the pH of seawater, because carbonate will turn to bicarbonate.
• D) Seawater will become more acidic, and carbonate concentrations will decrease.
• E) Seawater will become more acidic, and carbonate concentrations will increase.

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Definitions:

Primary Male Sex Characteristic

Refers to the biological and physiological features present at birth that define male anatomy, including the testes and penis.

Testes

Male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones, notably testosterone.

Penis

The male genital organ used for sexual reproduction and urination.

Primitive Testes

The early form of male gonads that develop during embryonic stages, leading to the production of sperm and secretion of male sex hormones.