Question

Climate change affects the ocean by(1 point)
Responses

increasing biodiversity.
increasing biodiversity.

decreasing biodiversity.
decreasing biodiversity.

increasing coral reef formation.
increasing coral reef formation.

decreasing acidification of the water.

Answer 1

Climate change affects the ocean primarily by **decreasing biodiversity**. Rising temperatures, ocean acidification, and other climate-related factors can harm marine ecosystems, leading to the decline of species and disrupting food webs.