How Does Climate Change Effect Earth's Oceans

question 2

Multiple Choice

How does climate change effect Earth's oceans?

• A) The pH level of the ocean will shift to a more acidic environment, leading to stress and the possible extinction of many species of shellfish and corals.
• B) The pH level of the ocean will shift to a more basic environment, leading to a decrease in overall productivity.
• C) As levels of carbon in the atmosphere increase, the amount of carbon in the ocean decreases proportionately.
• D) Excess carbon in the atmosphere is absorbed by the ocean, which directly increases ocean temperature. As
• E) the CO₂ levels in the atmosphere increase, so do the levels in the ocean, leading to ocean acidification.

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