Rainfall that contains too much sulfur or carbon dioxide is called__________, which is making the ocean too acidic for many types of life.

Rainfall that contains too much sulfur or carbon dioxide is called acid rain which is making the ocean too acidic for many types of life

Rainfall that contains too much sulfur or carbon dioxide can lead to the phenomenon known as "acid rain." However, when excess carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans, it can result in "ocean acidification." Ocean acidification is a process by which seawater becomes more acidic due to the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This increased acidity can have harmful effects on marine life, especially organisms with calcium carbonate shells or skeletons, such as corals, mollusks, and some planktonic species. The term "acid rain" is more commonly associated with the impact of acidic precipitation on terrestrial ecosystems, while "ocean acidification" specifically refers to the acidification of seawater.