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Understanding Ocean Acidification

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary chemical reaction causing ocean acidification? A) CO2 + H2O -> H2CO3 B) O2 + H2O -> H2O2 C) CO2 + O2 -> CO3 D) H2CO3 -> CO2 + H2O

a)

O2 + H2CO3 -> CO2 + H2O

b)

H2O + CO3 -> H2CO3

c)

A) CO2 + H2O -> H2CO3

d)

CO2 + H2O -> O2

2.

How does increased CO2 concentration affect ocean pH? A) It increases pH B) It decreases pH C) It has no effect D) It fluctuates pH

a)

It only affects temperature

b)

It increases alkalinity

c)

B) It decreases pH

d)

It has a neutral effect

3.

What is the main consequence of lower pH levels in ocean water? A) Increased oxygen levels B) Decreased carbonate ion concentration C) Increased fish populations D) Higher temperatures

a)

Increased salinity levels

b)

B) Decreased carbonate ion concentration

c)

Decreased water clarity

d)

Higher nutrient concentrations

4.

Which marine organism is most affected by ocean acidification due to its calcium carbonate shell? A) Jellyfish B) Sea turtles C) Coral D) Seaweed

a)

B) Sea urchins

b)

A) Clownfish

c)

C) Coral

d)

D) Krill

5.

How does ocean acidification impact coral reefs? A) It enhances coral growth B) It leads to coral bleaching C) It has no impact D) It increases coral diversity

a)

B) It leads to coral bleaching

b)

A) It enhances coral growth

c)

C) It has no impact

d)

D) It increases coral diversity

6.

What is the effect of ocean acidification on marine food webs? A) It strengthens food webs B) It disrupts food webs C) It has no effect D) It increases species diversity

a)

A) It strengthens food webs

b)

B) It disrupts food webs

c)

D) It increases species diversity

d)

C) It has no effect

7.

Which of the following is a biological effect of ocean acidification on fish? A) Enhanced growth B) Altered behavior C) Increased reproduction D) Improved health

a)

Increased aggression

b)

B) Altered behavior

c)

Reduced survival

d)

Decreased growth

8.

What role do carbonate ions play in marine ecosystems? A) They are a source of energy B) They are essential for shell formation C) They increase acidity D) They are waste products

a)

B) They are essential for shell formation

b)

D) They are waste products

c)

C) They increase acidity

d)

A) They are a source of energy

9.

How does ocean acidification affect the ability of shellfish to form shells? A) It makes shell formation easier B) It has no effect C) It hinders shell formation D) It increases shell thickness

a)

It makes shells more fragile

b)

It has a positive effect on shell growth

c)

It enhances shell formation

d)

C) It hinders shell formation

10.

What is a potential long-term impact of ocean acidification on marine biodiversity? A) Increased species richness B) Loss of sensitive species C) Enhanced ecosystem stability D) Greater genetic diversity

a)

Higher oxygen levels in water

b)

B) Loss of sensitive species

c)

Increased predator populations

d)

Expansion of coral reefs

11.

Which of the following is a method to mitigate ocean acidification? A) Reducing carbon emissions B) Increasing fish farming C) Promoting plastic use D) Expanding coastal development

a)

Increasing fossil fuel use

b)

Encouraging deforestation

c)

Promoting ocean mining

d)

A) Reducing carbon emissions

12.

What is the relationship between ocean acidification and climate change? A) They are unrelated B) Ocean acidification is a result of climate change C) Climate change reduces ocean acidification D) They both improve marine life

a)

C) Climate change reduces ocean acidification

b)

B) Ocean acidification is a result of climate change

c)

A) They are unrelated

d)

D) They both improve marine life