Since we began burning fossil fuels in large quantities during the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries, there has been a ____ in the average acidity of surface ocean water.
A) 170% rise
B) 30% drop
C) 3% rise
D) 30% rise
E) 300% rise

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the Industrial Revolution, there has been a significant increase in carbon dioxide emissions, which has led to a rise in the acidity of surface ocean water. This rise has been measured to be around 30%.

Since We Began Burning Fossil Fuels in Large Quantities During