Describe the effect of climate change on both dissolved carbon dioxide and ocean pH using quantitative data (include numbers!): 500 8.20 Hawaii Hawaii 450 8.15 400 8.10 350 8.05 300 8.00 250 7.95 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Year Year Dissolved carbon dioxide Ocean pH (lower more acidic)

Describe the effect of climate change on both dissolved carbon dioxide and ocean pH using quantitative data (include numbers!): 500 8.20 Hawaii Hawaii 450 8.15 400 8.10 350 8.05 300 8.00 250 7.95 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Year Year Dissolved carbon dioxide Ocean pH (lower more acidic)

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Describe at least two ways that human activities are altering air quality.

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