Ocean Acidification Quiz

What is the main cause of ocean acidification according to the text?

• Overfishing in the oceans

• The release of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere

• The absorption of carbon dioxide by the oceans

• Pollution from plastic waste

What has been the ocean's role in relation to carbon dioxide, as mentioned in the text?

• The ocean has been warming due to carbon dioxide.

• The ocean has been releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• The ocean has been a source of carbon dioxide for marine life.

• The ocean has absorbed about half of all the CO2 humans have put out.

What is one of the consequences of ocean acidification on marine life as described in the document?

• Fish are growing larger due to more carbon in the water.

• Coral reefs are becoming stronger and more resilient.

• Shells and skeletons of marine organisms like clams and corals are getting weaker.

• Marine plants are flourishing due to increased carbon dioxide.

According to the text, what could happen if the chemistry of the ocean changes significantly?

• Ocean currents could reverse their direction.

• The ocean could become less salty.

• Shells could start to dissolve, affecting the marine food chain.

• Fish could develop the ability to breathe air.

What is the potential long-term impact on humans if ocean acidification continues, as mentioned in the text?

• There will be more hurricanes and typhoons.

• There will be a billion more hungry people due to a decline in seafood.

• Humans will adapt to consume less seafood.

• New forms of marine life will emerge to replace those lost.