Sluple sugars 10. The oceans have become increasingly acidic in recent years as the water absorbs more and more
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This increased acidity interferes with the ability of corals to
maintain their skeletons. In addition, an increase in water temperatures worldwide is causing coral
bleaching, another condition that threatens the health of coral reefs.
Based on this information, which of the following would most improve the health of coral reefs?
a. reducing the use of fossil fuels
C. removing more natural gas embedded in
rocks
b. eliminating nuclear power plants
d. replacing offshore oil drills with onshore
oil drills