Ocean acidification

Grace, Liam, and Abigail are studying the effects of increasing atmospheric CO2 levels. They found that as atmospheric CO2 increases, so does CO2 in

• the buildings they studied

• the oceans they researched

• the greenhouses they visited

• the body fluids they tested

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Michael, Aiden, and Rohan are planning a trip to the ocean. They are discussing the pH level of ocean water for their science project. According to their research, what should be the pH of the ocean water?

• 8

• 14

• 1

• 6

Nora, Anika, and Scarlett are conducting an experiment for their science project. They learned that if human activities continue as they are, the ocean is predicted to become more

• acidic

• basic

• neutral

• ionic

Carbonic acid makes oceans more​ (a)   which makes it ​ (b)   for shelled sea creatures to make​ (c)   food

• acidic
• basic
• neutral
• easier
• harder
• shells
• food
• friends
• babies

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How can humans reduce their impact on climate change?

• Ignore it

• Leave it for the next generation.

• Do small but effective things in your life to reduce CO2 emissions.

• Tell Congress to make laws

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Michael, Aiden, and Mia are on a beach vacation. They decide to test the pH of the ocean water they are swimming in. What is the pH of the ocean water?

• 8

• 14

• 1

• 6

Imagine Daniel, Aria, and Maya are conducting a science experiment on ocean water. If they continue to add carbon dioxide to the water at the same rate, what is the predicted change in the ocean's acidity?

• More acidic

• More basic

• Neutral

• Ionic

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Aiden, Aria, and Noah are participating in a school debate on environmental issues. They are discussing the primary cause of ocean acidification. Aiden argues that it's industrial pollution, Aria thinks it's volcanic activity, Noah believes it's deforestation, and another student suggests it's excessive fishing. Who is correct?

• Industrial pollution

• Volcanic activity

• Deforestation

• Excessive fishing

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During a school trip to the aquarium, Evelyn, James, and Mason were discussing the impact of ocean acidification. They wondered which organism is most affected by this phenomenon. Can you help them?

• Sharks

• Coral reefs

• Jellyfish

• Seahorses

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During a school project on climate change, Sophia, David, and Aiden are studying the impact of human activities on oceans. They come across the term 'ocean acidification'. What could be the potential consequences of ocean acidification that they might include in their project?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Increase in fish population

• Improved water quality

• Enhanced coral growth

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