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Question 19 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Ocean acidification is the result of cars releasing _______.

Answer
A
acid directly into the atmosphere
B
carbon dioxide that forms acid when it dissolves in water
C
sulphur dioxide that forms acid in the atmosphere
D
nitrogen oxides that form acid in the atmosphere

Explanation

Cars release carbon dioxide, which can dissolve in seawater and react with water to form carbonic acid. This lowers the ocean’s pH and causes ocean acidification. Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are associated with acid rain, not the main cause of ocean acidification.

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