The ocean has mitigated the impact of anthropogenic carbon dioxide production by
A) absorbing 500 billion tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
B) absorbing over 80% of the trapped heat energy.
C) storing 600 billion tons of organic carbon.
D) absorbing 500 billion tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide and over 80% of the trapped heat energy.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The option D is the correct choice as it includes both the absorption of 500 billion tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide and over 80% of the trapped heat energy by the ocean. Options A and C are not inclusive of the heat energy aspect, while option B only talks about the heat energy and not carbon dioxide absorption. Therefore, option D is the most accurate and inclusive answer.

The Ocean Has Mitigated the Impact of Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide