In Ocean Acidification, Dissolving CO₂ Gas ________ the PH of the Ocean

question 39

Multiple Choice

In ocean acidification, dissolving CO₂ gas ________ the pH of the ocean.

• A) lowers
• B) does not affect
• C) raises
• D) triples

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