Question

Climate change affects the ocean by(1 point)
Responses

increasing coral reef formation.
increasing coral reef formation.

increasing biodiversity.
increasing biodiversity.

decreasing biodiversity.
decreasing biodiversity.

decreasing acidification of the water.

Answer 1

Climate change affects the ocean by **decreasing biodiversity**.

As ocean temperatures rise, ocean acidification increases, and ecosystems are disrupted, leading to a decline in species diversity.