The Possible Effect of Failing to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions

question 46

Multiple Choice

The possible effect of failing to limit greenhouse gas emissions on the oceans is likely to be which of the following?

• A)An increase in dissolved methane will stimulate microbial growth.
• B)An increase in dissolved methane will hinder microbial growth.
• C)An increase in dissolved carbon dioxide will lower the pH.
• D)An increase in dissolved carbon dioxide will raise the pH.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Output

Cardiac Output is the volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute.

End-Systolic Volume

The volume of blood remaining in each ventricle of the heart after systole, the contraction phase.

End-Diastolic Volume

The volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole, immediately before contraction, reflecting the amount of blood ready to be pumped out of the heart.

Left Ventricular Pressure

The pressure generated in the left ventricle of the heart during its contraction.