Atmospheric CO2 and Particulates

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

• rapidly 

• slowly 

• wide spread

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What happens to 1/4 of the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• It is released into space.

• It gets absorbed by the ocean.

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According to this slide

• CO₂ is causing marine life to die by "poisoning' the water

• CO₂ is destroying sea shells

• CO₂ is formed from the combustion of Octane

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This image demonstrates that

• There is a direct correlation with the atmospheric CO₂ and the CO₂ in seawater

• That pH of the ocean increases as the atmospheric CO₂ increases

• That there is no correlation between pH of the ocean and atmospheric CO₂

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As the ocean becomes more acidic, the pH of the water

• increases

• decreases

What do some marine creatures do with the carbonate ion?

• use it as a food source

• use it as a defense mechanism

• use it to build shells and exoskeletons

• use it to cool body temperatures

Which organism might benefit from the increase of carbon dioxide in the world’s oceans?

• crabs and lobster

• Fishes

• Clams and oysters

• Sea grasses

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Carbon dioxide and seawater combine to form

• calcium carbonate

• carbon monoxide

• carbonic acid 

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What is the primary source of atmospheric CO2?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Volcanic eruptions

• Photosynthesis

• Ocean absorption

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Which of the following is a major effect of increased atmospheric CO2 on climate?

• Global cooling

• Global warming

• Increased rainfall

• Decreased humidity

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