Question
There is a graph that shows changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, seawater carbon dioxide concentrations (pCO,), and seawater pH over time. A decrease in the pH of water indicates an increase in acidity.
In 6the grader response
In one sentence How does the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere relate to the amount of carbon dioxide in seawater?
b. In one sentence How does the amount of carbon dioxide dissolved in seawater relate to its pH?
In 6the grader response
In one sentence How does the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere relate to the amount of carbon dioxide in seawater?
b. In one sentence How does the amount of carbon dioxide dissolved in seawater relate to its pH?
Answers
GPT-4o mini
a. The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is directly related to the amount of carbon dioxide in seawater because higher atmospheric CO2 levels lead to more CO2 being absorbed by the ocean.
b. The amount of carbon dioxide dissolved in seawater is inversely related to its pH, meaning that as more CO2 dissolves in the water, the pH decreases and the water becomes more acidic.
b. The amount of carbon dioxide dissolved in seawater is inversely related to its pH, meaning that as more CO2 dissolves in the water, the pH decreases and the water becomes more acidic.