Which is a change occurring in Earth's oceans as a result of fossil-fuel burning? A) Decreased CO₂ concentration B) Increased acidity C) Decreased phytoplankton production D) Cooling temperatures E) Positive effects on coral skeletons and mollusk shells

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Fossil-fuel burning releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which then dissolves in seawater and increases the concentration of hydrogen ions. This leads to ocean acidification and a decrease in pH.

Which Is a Change Occurring in Earth's Oceans as a Result