Question

1. the burning of fossil fuels adds excess carbon to the atmosphere. which of the following does not show a way in which this is impacting the oceans? (1 point)

it is causing less ocean currents
it is causing ice to melt and increase sea levels around the world
it is causing oceans to become more acidic
it is causing ocean temperatures to rise

Explanation:

• Option 1 (It is causing less ocean currents): Ocean currents are driven by factors like wind, temperature gradients, and the Coriolis effect. While climate change (from fossil fuel burning) impacts ocean circulation, the direct claim of “causing less ocean currents” is not a typical or well - established direct impact of excess carbon in the atmosphere on oceans compared to the other options.
• Option 2 (It is causing ice to melt...): Burning fossil fuels leads to global warming, which melts ice (like glaciers and polar ice), increasing sea levels. This is a well - known impact.
• Option 3 (It is causing oceans to become more acidic): Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere dissolves in the ocean, forming carbonic acid, which makes the ocean more acidic (ocean acidification).
• Option 4 (It is causing ocean temperatures to rise): Global warming from fossil fuel burning increases ocean temperatures as the oceans absorb much of the excess heat.

So, the option that does NOT show a valid impact of excess carbon from fossil fuel burning on the oceans is the one about causing less ocean currents.

Answer:

It is causing less ocean currents