Ocean acidification

1. What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?

A) Increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere
B) Overfishing
C) Alien invasion
D) Industrial pollution

2. What happens to the pH level of the ocean as it becomes more acidic?

A) pH level remains the same
B) pH level decreases
C) pH level increases
D) pH level fluctuates

3. What does ocean acidification lead to regarding marine biodiversity?

A) Enhancement of marine biodiversity
B) No change in marine biodiversity
C) Reduction in marine biodiversity
D) Increase in marine biodiversity

4. How do coral reefs protect coastlines?

A) Have no impact on coastlines
B) Act as natural barriers against erosion and storms
C) Increase coastal erosion
D) Attract more storms

5. In addition to reducing carbon emissions, what else can help mitigate ocean acidification?

A) Dumping more waste into the oceans
B) Polluting the oceans further
C) Protecting and restoring coastal habitats
D) Deep sea mining

6. How can ocean acidification affect marine food resources?

A) Increase availability of marine food
B) Enhance fish populations
C) No impact on food availability
D) Decrease availability of certain shellfish and fish species

7. How does ocean acidification affect marine fisheries?

A) May lead to decreased fish populations and affect commercial fishing
B) Improves fish populations but doesn't affect commercial fishing
C) Has no impact on fish populations or fishing industry
D) Increases fish populations and boosts commercial fishing

8. What role do plankton play in ocean ecosystems, and how are they affected by ocean acidification?

A) Plankton are not affected by ocean acidification
B) Plankton are crucial in the marine food chain and can be negatively impacted by ocean acidification
C) Plankton have no role in marine ecosystems
D) Plankton negatively impact marine ecosystems

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