Ocean Acidification Test

Front

How much of the CO2 in the atmosphere will be absorbed by the oceans?

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1/4

Front

An example of a fossil fuel is

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oil

Front

What does ocean acidification begin with?

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carbon dioxide released from combustion

Front

Carbon dioxide and seawater combine to form

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carbonic acid

Front

Marine organisms make their shells from calcium and

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carbonate

Front

An example of a marine organism that needs calcium carbonate.

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a crab

Front

The process of burning fuel to drive a car or operate a factory is called

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combustion

Front

Very slight increases in the acidity of seawater __________ marine organisms that make shells.

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is unhealthy and stresses

Front

Carbon dioxide levels in the air have changed throughout earth's history. The difference today is how ______ the change is happening.

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rapidly

Front

Too many greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere may block heat from escaping into space and trap too much heat next to the Earth’s surface causing

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global warming