Ho Are The Atmosphere And Oceans Connected?

Question 1

What factors affect global climate?

Answer 1

Latitude
Altitude
Ocean currents - distributing heat around globe
Winds - drive surface currents

Question 2

What is ocean acidification?

Answer 2

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere mixing with the oceans increasing pH

Question 3

What impacts do ocean acidification have on coral reefs?

Answer 3

Ocean acidification slows the rate at which coral reefs generate calcium carbonate, thus slowing the growth of coral skeletons