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How does carbon dioxide get into ocean water so marine life can make use of it?

A. released by underwater vents at the bottom of the ocean

B. produced primarily by marine mammals such as whales

C. absorbed directly by phytoplankton and other marine plants

D. dissolves into the surface ocean waters

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D. Dissolves into the surface ocean waters
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C and or D
Carbon dioxide dissolves in water and phytoplankton absorb it
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