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What is causing ocean acidification?

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The absorption of excess carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered with water?

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71%.

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What marine life is affected by ocean acidification?

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Corals, mollusks, and some plankton species.

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What is the largest estuary in the US?

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Chesapeake Bay.

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What is a lotic ecosystem?

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A lotic ecosystem is a freshwater ecosystem with flowing water.

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What is the significance of ocean acidification?

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It affects marine biodiversity and disrupts the food chain.

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What are the main sources of water pollution?

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Industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and plastic waste.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the difference between a lotic and lentic ecosystem?

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Lotic ecosystems have flowing water, while lentic ecosystems have stagnant water.

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What role do wetlands play in the environment?

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Wetlands filter pollutants, provide habitat, and help in flood control.