Ocean Acidification
What does the ocean absorb that causes ocean acidification?
CO2
True or False
True
What can grocery stores use instead of plastic bags?
paper bags
What is the leading cause of ocean acidification?
Humans using fossil fuels
what popular cartoon has a plankton as one of their characters?
Spongebob
What can fast food places use instead of plastic utensils? (forks, spoons, etc...)
wooden (chipotle)
What revolution caused a great increase in CO2 levels in our atmosphere?
Industrial Revolution
They are not very diverse, true or false?
False
What is a mode of transportation that doesn't release fossil fuels?
biking, walking, skating, etc...
What is the chemical process involved in ocean acidification?
CO2 + H2O => H2CO3
They are an indicator of water quality, true or false?
true
What is one way to protect coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass in the ocean?
Pick up trash
When was the term ocean acidification created?
2003
What kind of ecosystems are they found in? (2 answers)
a) desert
b) marine
c) marsh
d) freshwater
marine and freshwater ecosystems
How can schools encourage clean oceans?
Create clubs, have assemblies, require lessons in class