In addition to sea level rise, oceans respond to increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by:
A) becoming more alkaline.
B) contracting in volume.
C) becoming increasingly acidic.
D) increasing salinity.

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When carbon dioxide dissolves in seawater, it forms carbonic acid, which lowers the pH of the water and increases its acidity. This phenomenon is known as ocean acidification.

In Addition to Sea Level Rise, Oceans Respond to Increasing