How Does an Increased Atmospheric CO₂ Concentration Result in Increased

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Multiple Choice

How does an increased atmospheric CO₂ concentration result in increased ocean acidity?

• A)CO₂ causes less oxygen to occur in oceans.
• B)CO₂ transforms into H+ ions.
• C)CO₂ reacts with water to form H₂CO₃.
• D)Increased CO₂ causes increases in animal waste which result in more acidic conditions.

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