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ODO AT&T; LTE 5:33 PM Characters Words 38 151 How does the presence of excess CO

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Question

ODO AT&T; LTE 5:33 PM Characters Words 38 151 How does the presence of excess CO2 in the atmosphere threaten coral reefs? Select one: a. It stimulates the growth of coral eating fish. b. It is absorbed by the ocean and increases the acidity of the water c. It causes the formation of ozone which attacks all living matter. d. It is absorbed by the ocean and decreases the acidity of the water Which of these coastal aquatic systems both protects coastlines from storm surges and supports a tourism industry? Select one: a. mangrove forests b. coral reefs c. sea-grass beds d. coastal wetlands What happens to rain water that does not end up becoming surface water, getting evaporated, or transpired back into the atmosphere by plants? Select one: a. It becomes groundwater b. It is absorbed by impermeable surfaces like roads and parking lots. Incorrect c. It is transformed into solid minerals. d. It is lost to outer space.

Explanation / Answer

Ans 1: ( b ) it is absorbed by the ocean and increases the acidity of water.

Ans 2: ( b ) coral reefs

Ans 3: ( d ) it is lost to outer space