10 Questions
What is a consequence of the decrease in ocean carbonate ion content?
Increase in CO2 proportion in dissolved inorganic carbon
What is the impact of a 2-3°C increase in sea surface temperature on the ocean's carbon sink?
It weakens the ocean carbon sink
What is a potential consequence of ocean acidification and reduced carbon sink efficiency?
Positive feedback accelerating climate change
What is the relationship between climate change and the carbon cycle?
There is a two-way feedback between climate change and the carbon cycle
What is the effect of increased water temperature on the ocean's carbon sink?
It weakens the carbon sink
What is the impact of climate change on ocean currents?
It modifies ocean currents
What is the effect of increased organic matter production in the ocean?
It strengthens the carbon sink
What is a consequence of the dissolution of anthropogenic CO2 in the ocean?
Decrease in ocean buffer effect
What is the relationship between ocean acidification and the carbon cycle?
Ocean acidification weakens the carbon sink
What is the potential impact of modifications in ocean currents on the carbon cycle?
It can either strengthen or weaken the carbon sink
This quiz explores the ocean's significant role in the carbon cycle, including its ability to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and its impact on climate change. Learn about the ocean's carbon storage capacity, its exchange of CO2 with the atmosphere, and the role of marine biology in this process.
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