Life: The Science of Biology
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Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
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Chapter 57.4, Problem 2R
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The reason due to which carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration is rising in the atmosphere and oceans and its effects on the climate and ocean chemistry.
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CO2 concentration in the atmosphere has increased many folds past few years. An increase in the concentration has led to the global warming and death of many of the aquatic life forms as well. The elevated temperature of the earth due to CO2 is becoming a problem for many of the species who thrive in cold climates.
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