Question

Based on the image, which statement best describes how human activity can influence marine ecosystems?

A. Humans removing all the CO2 from oceans would help lessen climate change.
B. Human-caused ocean acidification could harm coral and fish.
C. Human-caused ocean acidification promotes shell formation and reproduction.
D.Human activities have an alkalizing effect on the marine ecosystem.

Answer 1

the correct answer is B: Human-caused ocean acidification could harm coral and fish.

Answer 2

Answer: option B

Explanation: The human activities have increased the amount of carbon dioxide into the environment which in turn have increased its concentration in the ocean. Acidication can be defined as the increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in water which forms carbonic acid in water.

The acidification of ocean has lead to the destruction of coral and other fishes in the ocean.

There are many harmful consequences of the ocean acidification.