All of the following changes in ocean conditions are expected to occur if current trends in climate change continue EXCEPT:
A) increase in anoxic zones (i.e. dead zones).
B) decrease in the pH of seawater.
C) increase in sea surface temperatures.
D) decrease in the intensity of El Nino events.

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The other three choices (A, B, C) are all expected changes due to climate change. However, the intensity of El Nino events is not directly linked to climate change and there is not currently enough data to determine if this will increase or decrease in the future.

All of the Following Changes in Ocean Conditions Are Expected