Why Is Ocean Acidification Problematic for Some Marine Life

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is ocean acidification problematic for some marine life?

• A) It decreases the amount of carbonate in the oceans, making the creation of shells and other hard structures difficult for marine life.
• B) The acidification causes metals to precipitate out of the water and deposit on the backs of aquatic organisms.
• C) It decreases the availability of oxygen in the water for the respiration needs of aquatic organisms.
• D) It decreases the stratification of water temperatures, so that marine organisms have smaller ranges in which to survive.

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