How does increased carbon dioxide in the oceans affect animals that form shells, such as mollusks and corals? (1 point)
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The carbon dioxide makes the water less acidic and they require acid to build their shells.
The carbon dioxide makes the water less acidic and they require acid to build their shells.

The carbon dioxide makes the water more acidic and it dissolves their shells.
The carbon dioxide makes the water more acidic and it dissolves their shells.

They breathe in the carbon dioxide and get sick from it.
They breathe in the carbon dioxide and get sick from it.

They eat other organisms that have carbon built up in their bodies and it makes them sick.

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The carbon dioxide makes the water more acidic and it dissolves their shells.