Questions and Assignments

Use the tools and the concepts learned so far to discuss and determine answers to the following questions:

  • What is the pH value of ocean water? Is it alkaline or acidic?
  • What are the main chemical reactions in ocean acidification?
  • How could an increase in fossil fuel usage change the pH value of ocean water?
  • If ocean water became more acidic, how might it affect oyster and sea urchin populations?
  • What are the possible impacts of climate change on ocean chemistry?

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