How will a lower ocean pH caused by ocean acidification affect coral reefs?
A. Coral reefs will grow faster because there are more carbonate ions available.
B. Coral reefs will grow slower because there are fewer carbonate ions available.
C. Coral reefs will grow faster because there are more bicarbonate ions available.
D. Coral reefs will grow slower because there are fewer bicarbonate ions available.
Answer:B
How will a lower ocean pH caused by ocean acidification affect coral reefs?
A. Coral reefs will grow faster because there are more carbonate ions available. B. Coral reefs will grow slower because there are fewer carbonate ions available. C. Coral reefs will grow faster because there are more bicarbonate ions available. D. Coral reefs will grow slower because there are fewer bicarbonate ions available.