Question

Climate change affects the ocean by(1 point)
Responses

increasing biodiversity.
increasing biodiversity.

decreasing biodiversity.
decreasing biodiversity.

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

increasing coral reef formation.

Answer 1

Climate change affects the ocean primarily by **decreasing biodiversity**. As ocean temperatures rise, habitats are altered, and species face challenges such as coral bleaching, which can lead to reduced biodiversity. Additionally, ocean acidification, a result of increased carbon dioxide absorption, negatively impacts marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate structures, further contributing to decreased biodiversity.