Question

Climate change affects the ocean by(1 point)
Responses

decreasing acidification of the water.
decreasing acidification of the water.

decreasing biodiversity.
decreasing biodiversity.

increasing coral reef formation.
increasing coral reef formation.

increasing biodiversity.

Answer 1

Climate change affects the ocean primarily by **decreasing biodiversity** due to factors such as rising temperatures, ocean acidification, and habitat loss, which threaten marine life. Therefore, the correct response is:

- **decreasing biodiversity.**