Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been implicated in which of the following?
A) increased global warming
B) increased seawater acidity
C) decreased seawater temperatures
D) both increased global warming and increased seawater acidity
E) both increased global warming and decreased seawater temperatures

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Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been linked to both increased global warming and increased seawater acidity. The carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is absorbed by the oceans, leading to ocean acidification, which is harmful to many marine organisms. The increased levels of carbon dioxide in the air also trap more heat, leading to a rise in global temperatures.

Increased Levels of Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere Have Been