Acid-Base Reactions in the Environment (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Which three acidic gases increased in Earth's atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution?
Which three acidic gases increased in Earth's atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution?
, ,
In photosynthesis, how many molecules are needed to produce one glucose molecule?
In photosynthesis, how many molecules are needed to produce one glucose molecule?
Six molecules
What was atmospheric historically, and what is it now?
What was atmospheric historically, and what is it now?
Below 300 ppm; now exceeds 400 ppm
Ocean pH dropped 0.11 units in 200 years. What percentage increase in does this represent?
Ocean pH dropped 0.11 units in 200 years. What percentage increase in does this represent?
30% increase
Why is carbonic acid described as a diprotic acid?
Why is carbonic acid described as a diprotic acid?
It can donate two protons (hydrogen ions)
Which equation represents calcification in marine organisms?
Which equation represents calcification in marine organisms?
What happens when hydronium ions react with carbonate ions during decalcification?
What happens when hydronium ions react with carbonate ions during decalcification?
Forms and
Which organisms require calcium carbonate for their protective structures?
Which organisms require calcium carbonate for their protective structures?
Shellfish, coral, crabs, and sea snails
Why does reduced zooplankton population threaten the entire marine food web?
Why does reduced zooplankton population threaten the entire marine food web?
They form the foundation; effects cascade up
What services do coral reefs provide to human communities?
What services do coral reefs provide to human communities?
Coastal protection, fisheries, and tourism