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Historically, the earth’s ocean had a pH of 8.2. In recent years, it has dropped to 8.1. How might this change affect the ocean environment?


AThe skeletons of coral will become soft due to increased acidity.



BThe rise in alkalinity will make the ocean unfit for certain ocean plants.



CAt 8.1, the ocean has reached neutral pH, making it identical to pure water.



DThe ocean’s CO2 content will decrease, improving the environment for animals.

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The increase of acidity in the ocean waters can have a great impact in the living organisms in it. Most especially that  the earth’s ocean had a pH of 8.2. In recent years, it has dropped to 8.1. This change might affect the ocean environment in a way that the skeletons of coral will become soft due to increased acidity. The answer for this would be option A. Hope this helps.

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A for my plato peoples

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