Which of the Following Is FALSE About Dissolved Gases in the Ocean

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about dissolved gases in the ocean?

• A) Oxygen dissolves easily in the ocean from the atmosphere.
• B) Gases dissolve more readily into cold water than warm water.
• C) Carbon dioxide is much more soluble in water than is oxygen.
• D) As carbon dioxide dissolves in the ocean, some of it is converted to carbonic acid.

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