Question

multiple choice question
the increase in atmospheric co₂ concentrations has resulted in ______ of dissolved co₂ concentrations in seawater.
o an increase
o the disappearance
o a decrease

Explanation:

According to the principle of gas - liquid equilibrium, an increase in the partial pressure of a gas (atmospheric CO₂) above a liquid (seawater) leads to an increase in the amount of gas dissolved in the liquid.

Answer:

an increase