All of the Following Changes in Ocean Conditions Are Expected

question 5

Multiple Choice

All of the following changes in ocean conditions are expected to occur if current trends in climate change continue EXCEPT:

• A) increase in anoxic zones (i.e. dead zones).
• B) decrease in the pH of seawater.
• C) increase in sea surface temperatures.
• D) decrease in the intensity of El Nino events.

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Definitions:

Phylum

A rank in the biological classification system that is below kingdom and above class, grouping together organisms that share a common ancestor and basic body plan.

Porifera

A phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that comprises the sponges, characterized by a porous body and a simple construction.

Molecular Data

Information or details extracted from the study of molecules to understand their characteristics, structure, and interactions.

Phylogenies

The study and construction of family trees that show the evolutionary relationships among various biological species or other entities.