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What is the greatest source of carbon that enters the ocean

from the atmosphere?
a
carbon monoxide
w
b carbon dioxide
C
bicarbonate ions

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Answer:

c.)carbon dioxide

Step-by-step explanation:

Most carbon enters the ocean when carbon dioxide in the atmosphere dissolves in ocean water. When carbon dioxide dissolves in water (H2O), it forms an acid called carbonic acid (H2CO3). The reaction is given by the equation: CO2 + H2O ↔ H2CO3.

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