As people burn fossil fuels, CO₂ is released into the atmosphere, and almost half of this excess CO₂ dissolves into the oceans, where it forms acidic compounds, lowering the ocean pH.In ecological terms, this process is an example of A) energy flow. B) nutrient cycling. C) primary productivity. D) photosynthesis. E) chemosynthesis.

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The release of CO₂ from burning fossil fuels and its subsequent absorption into the ocean and formation of acidic compounds represents a cycle of nutrients. This cycle involves the movement and transformation of a chemical element between different compartments or reservoirs, in this case, the atmosphere and the ocean. The process does not involve the direct flow of energy or the production of organic matter through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

As People Burn Fossil Fuels, CO2 Is Released into the Atmosphere

As People Burn Fossil Fuels, CO₂ Is Released into the Atmosphere