When CO₂ from the Atmosphere Dissolves into the Oceans, It

question 5

Multiple Choice

When CO₂ from the atmosphere dissolves into the oceans, it changes ocean water by

• A) increasing its temperature.
• B) decreasing its temperature.
• C) increasing its acidity.
• D) decreasing its acidity.
• E) increasing its salinity.

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