Question

There is a history of global temperatures changing but why is this change different.

Answer 1

1) What causes coral bleaching?

High water temperatures and water acidity cause coral polyps to expel algae, causing them to turn white in color.

2) What causes ocean acidification?

Acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water, lowering the water’s pH.

3)There is a history of global temperatures changing, but why is this change different?

This shift in temperature is happening more quickly.

4) Which is the least likely reason that a seal needs ice cover?

to protect itself from the sun

5) Coral bleaching affects

the biodiversity of the water.

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Answer 2

1) high water temperatures and water acidity cause coral polyps to expel algae, causing them to turn white in color

2) acidic carbon dioxide dissolves in water, lowering the water's pH

3) the shift in temperature is happening more quickly

4) to protect itself from the sun

5) the biodiversity of the water