Drag each item to indicate whether it supports ocean acidification or ocean warming.(2 points)

Question

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Ocean Acidification Evidence Ocean Warming Evidence

Answer 1

Sure! Here are some examples of evidence that support ocean acidification and ocean warming:

Ocean Acidification Evidence:

• Increased levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere leading to higher absorption by ocean waters
• Decrease in ocean pH levels as CO2 reacts with seawater to form carbonic acid
• Negative impacts on calcifying organisms, such as corals and shellfish, due to weakened calcium carbonate structures
• Observations of declining populations of marine species that rely on carbonate minerals for growth

Ocean Warming Evidence:

• Rising sea surface temperatures recorded globally
• Thermal expansion of seawater contributing to rising sea levels
• Changes in marine species distributions, with some migrating to cooler waters
• Increased frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves affecting ecosystems

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