1. What is the meaning of “exacerbated" as used in the sentence below?
"It's projected that if these unsustainable practices continue, many commercial fish stocks will decline
considerably – and may even collapse - perhaps as soon as in 30 years. This trend is exacerbated by ocean
warming, acidification, sea level riseſ and extreme weather events brought about by anthropogenic climate change
and increased pollution."
A. Decreased
B. Increased
C. Improved
D. Corrected