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This study guide covers ocean acidification, including: the chemical process behind it (CO2 reacting with seawater), its impact on marine life (calcium carbonate availability, shell formation, fish physiology), the specific case of pteropods, and human impact through fossil fuels and deforestation. It also provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 12
What's the main gas that the ocean absorbs, leading to acidification? 🌊
Oxygen (O2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Methane (CH4)