The addition of carbon dioxide to Earth's atmosphere also increases the amount of carbon dioxide dissolved in ocean water.This process has the effect of
A) cooling the ocean water by increasing the rate of evaporation.
B) warming the ocean water by decreasing the rate of evaporation.
C) increasing the acidity of ocean water because dissolved carbon dioxide makes the water more acidic.
D) decreasing the acidity of ocean water because dissolved carbon dioxide makes the water less acidic.

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When carbon dioxide dissolves in ocean water, it forms carbonic acid, which increases the acidity of the water. This process is known as ocean acidification and can have negative impacts on marine life, particularly those with calcium carbonate shells or skeletons.

The Addition of Carbon Dioxide to Earth's Atmosphere Also Increases