Question

which of the following is not a consequence of the onset of early spring events?
a. flowering
b. acidic ocean water
c. fruit ripening
d. hatching eggs

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Early spring events (like warmer temperatures, longer days) affect biological processes. Flowering (a), fruit ripening (c), and egg hatching (d) are biological responses to spring. Acidic ocean water (b) is due to ocean acidification from carbon dioxide absorption, not early spring.

Answer:

B. acidic ocean water