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What is the effect of increasing CO2 levels on ocean acidity?
AAcidity decreases
BAcidity increases
CNo effect
DOcean turns alkaline
✓ Correct Answer: B — Acidity increases
As the ocean absorbs more CO2, it forms carbonic acid, which lowers the pH of the water (increasing acidity).
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