The oceans affect the biosphere in all of the following ways except ________.
A) producing a substantial amount of the biosphere's oxygen
B) removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
C) moderating the climate of terrestrial biomes
D) regulating the pH of freshwater biomes and terrestrial groundwater

Question

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Oceans primarily influence marine and atmospheric conditions, not the pH of freshwater biomes and terrestrial groundwater directly. This is more influenced by local geological, biological, and atmospheric conditions.

The Oceans Affect the Biosphere in All of the Following