Question

ocean acidification: mean seawater ph, hawaii, oct 31, 1988 to dec 28, 2023
using the graph and the ph scale, what patterns do you see in the data?
the ocean is becoming more acidic
the ocean is becoming less acidic
the acidity is not changing

Explanation:

• The pH scale: pH < 7 is acidic, pH = 7 is neutral, pH > 7 is alkaline.
• From the graph, the mean seawater pH in Hawaii is decreasing over time. A lower pH means more acidity.

Answer:

The ocean is becoming more acidic.