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Whether enhancing the ocean’s ability to absorb the carbon dioxide be the solution for global warming.
Answer to Problem 10TE
The enhancement of ocean’s ability to absorb can be the solution for global warming but it will affect the ecology of ocean.
Explanation of Solution
The addition of iron increases the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide. It can help in decreasing the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and so global warming.
However, the increased amount of dissolved carbon dioxide will produce more acid. It will make the ocean acidic. It can affect the ecology of the ocean drastically.
The shelled marine organisms will die. It will affect the food chain and a new problem will arise.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the enhancement of ocean’s ability to absorb can be the solution for global warming but it will affect the ecology of ocean.
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