Martin's idea sparked debates on what environmental issue?
Plastic pollution
Marine noise pollution
Ocean acidification
Climate change
Answer
Climate change, the answer to Martin's idea, refers to long-term alterations in global or regional climate patterns, largely caused by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels that emit greenhouse gases. These changes manifest in shifts in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other aspects of the Earth's climate system, leading to wide-ranging environmental, social, and economic impacts.
Exploring the Depths: The John Martin Quiz
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What term is associated with areas of ocean that have high nutrients but low algal growth?
Martin's work has implications for understanding what cycle in the ocean?
What did Martin believe to be overcrowding the ocean's upper layers, limiting iron's reach?
The idea Martin proposed has what potential effect on atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
Which of these is an important phytoplankton nutrient that Martin studied?
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