Question

Ocean ecosystems are sensitive to the chemical composition of the water, and any excess compounds can upset the balance and cause damage to organisms. How can reducing the consumption of fossil fuels help protect ocean ecosystems? Select two answers(ONLY TWO)

A. It limits oil spills, reducing the destruction of marine habitats and the poisoning of aquatic organisms
B. It prevents the introduction of excess nutrients into the ocean, which reduces harmful algal blooms that disrupt ecosystems.
C. It stops the buildup of plastics in the ocean, preventing harm to marine animals that ingest or get entangled in them.
D. It decreases the release of carbon dioxide, preventing rising sea temperatures that disrupt marine food webs and coral reefs.
E. It decreases the release of carbon dioxide, which lowers ocean acidification and helps protect marine organisms with calcium carbonate shells.

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

A. It limits oil spills, reducing the destruction of marine habitats and the poisoning of aquatic organisms.

D. It decreases the release of carbon dioxide, preventing rising sea temperatures that disrupt marine food webs and coral reefs.