Ocean Acidification

What compound is filling our atmosphere because of burning fossil fuels?

• carbon dioxide

• nitrous oxide

• acid rain

The ocean absorbs half of the carbon dioxide we put out

• True

• False

What ion is the "bad guy" for all of the sea creatures that rely on carbonate ions to build their shells?

• Hydrogen ions

• Carbon dioxide

• oxygen

Hydrogen ions make the ocean more acidic

• True

• False

What percentage of the sea creatures live in coral reefs?

• 25%

• 100%

• 5%

What are the most serious consequences of ocean acidification?

What causes ocean acidification?