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

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When carbon dioxide dissolves in water, it forms carbonic acid. This leads to a decrease in pH levels, making the ocean more acidic. This can have negative impacts on marine life and ocean ecosystems.

In Addition to Sea Level Rise,oceans Respond to Increasing Carbon