cod 鳕鱼

maturity 成熟期，成熟

acidification 酸化

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1. How does CO2 acidify the ocean?

2. How much has ocean acidity increased since the beginning of the industrial revolution?

3. True or false: This study believes that all organisms in the sea will benefit from the change in ocean acidity.

4. True or false: The German-based research programme also indicates that changes brought about by acidification will be improved by climate change pollution and coastal development.

答案 1. How does CO2 acidify the ocean?

CO2 emissions are soaked up by the oceans and because CO2 is mildly acidic, that's turning sea water more acidic.

2. How much has ocean acidity increased since the beginning of the industrial revolution?

Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, ocean acidity has increased by around a quarter.

3. True or false: This study believes that all organisms in the sea will benefit from the change in ocean acidity.

False. According to the article, this study concluded that some organisms may benefit from this change, but others will be harmed.

4. True or false: The German-based research programme also indicates that changes brought about by acidification will be improved by climate change pollution and coastal development.

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