Question
What causes ocean acidification?
A. acidic oxygen dissolves in water, lowering the water's pH
B. acidic oxygen dissolves in water, raising the water's pH
C. acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water raising the water's pH
D. acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water, lowering the water's pH
A. acidic oxygen dissolves in water, lowering the water's pH
B. acidic oxygen dissolves in water, raising the water's pH
C. acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water raising the water's pH
D. acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water, lowering the water's pH
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D. acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water, lowering the water's pH.
Ocean acidification is primarily caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere by the ocean, which reacts with water to form carbonic acid. This process leads to a decrease in pH, making the ocean more acidic.
D. acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water, lowering the water's pH.
Ocean acidification is primarily caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere by the ocean, which reacts with water to form carbonic acid. This process leads to a decrease in pH, making the ocean more acidic.
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