Refer to the Graph Depicting Ocean Acidification Over Time in Infographic

question 61

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph depicting ocean acidification over time in Infographic 1.Which of the following statements is TRUE of the graph?

• A)As the atmospheric concentration of CO₂ increases,the amount of CO₂ absorbed by the oceans (pCO₂)also increases.
• B)As the atmospheric concentration of CO₂ increases,the amount of CO₂ absorbed by the oceans (pCO₂)decreases.
• C)As the atmospheric concentration of CO₂ increases,the seawater pH increases.
• D)As the amount of CO₂ absorbed by the oceans (pCO₂)decreases,the seawater pH increases.
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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