Question

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The Indian Ocean is experiencing the loss of coral reefs at an increasing rate. This is due in part to _____ ocean temperatures and increased _____ levels.
A) increased; acid
B) decreased; base
C) decreased; acid
D) increased; base

Answer 1

C) decreased; acid

Coral reefs are sensitive to changes in ocean temperatures and acidity levels, so their health and survival are threatened when the temperatures go down and acidity levels up.

Answer 2

Answer: In bold and underlined

The Indian Ocean is experiencing the loss of coral reefs at an increasing rate. This is due in part to Decreased ocean temperatures and increased Acid levels.

Explanation:

Coral reefs are sensitive to changes in ocean temperatures and acidity levels, so their health and survival are threatened when the temperatures go down and acidity levels up.