About Half of the Excess CO₂ Released into the Atmosphere

question 87

Multiple Choice

About half of the excess CO₂ released into the atmosphere is dissolved into the oceans.What effect(s) does this added CO₂ have on the oceans?

• A) It has little or no effect.
• B) It raises temperature, but only slightly.
• C) It lowers pH.
• D) It raises both temperature and pH.
• E) It immediately sinks and is stored in the sediments.

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