Exploring Ocean Acidification on World Oceans Day

What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?

• Deforestation

• Burning fossil fuels

• Agricultural runoff

• Plastic pollution

By what percentage have oceans become more acidic since the Industrial Revolution?

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

• 40%

Which marine organisms are directly affected by ocean acidification?

• Corals

• Zooplankton

• All of the above

• Pteropods

What is a significant food source for mackerel and salmon that is impacted by ocean acidification?

• Plankton

• Pteropods

• Seaweed

• Krill

What term is used to describe ocean acidification due to its impact on marine life?

• Heart disease of the sea

• Osteoporosis of the sea

• Cancer of the sea

• Diabetes of the sea

For how many years have oceans been critically important to human civilization?

• Millions of years

• Thousands of years

• Billions of years

• Hundreds of years

Which of the following is NOT listed as a pressure on oceans?

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Nutrient pollution

What is one visible effect of ocean acidification on coral reefs?

• Migration

• Color change

• Bleaching

• Increased growth

What emotion did the narrator feel when witnessing the degradation of oceans?

• Indifference

• Sadness

• Joy

• Anger

What is needed to help oceans recover according to the narrator?

• Creative problem-solving and engagement

• Increased pollution

• Ignoring the problem

• More fishing