-Which area on the map shows the area of least change in seawater pH?
A)The North Atlantic Ocean
B)The ocean around Antarctica
C)The Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa
D)The equatorial Pacific Ocean

Question

-Which area on the map shows the area of least change in seawater pH?
A)The North Atlantic Ocean 
B)The ocean around Antarctica 
C)The Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa 
D)The equatorial Pacific Ocean

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equatorial Pacific Ocean has the least change in seawater pH because it is a region of upwelling, which brings cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface. This water has a higher pH than the warmer, surface water, and it helps to buffer the pH of the ocean in this region.

-Which Area on the Map Shows the Area of Least