\begin{tabular}{l} Sclentific research shows that our global climate is changing, Ocean temperatures and acidity are increasing, and the global sea level is rising Which of the following best predicts an \\ outcome of this global climate change in a marine ecosystem? \\ O More species will be able to survive due to the less extreme temperatures in the ocean. \\ O The increased acdity will make it more difficult for harmiul bacteria to survive. \\ O Tectonic plate activity will increase and produce warmer ocean temperatures. \\ O Many marine species will not be able to quickly adjust enough to survive. \\ \hline\end{tabular}

The best prediction of the outcomes of global climate change in a marine ecosystem is: **Many marine species will not be able to quickly adjust enough to survive.** ### Explanation: - **Increased Ocean Temperatures and Acidity:** These changes can disrupt marine habitats, affect food sources, and interfere with the reproductive processes of various marine organisms. - **Rapid Environmental Changes:** Many marine species have long lifecycles and slow reproduction rates, making it difficult for them to adapt quickly to the rapidly changing conditions. - **Resulting Biodiversity Loss:** The inability to adjust can lead to declines in species populations, reduced biodiversity, and the potential collapse of marine ecosystems. The other options are less accurate: - **More species surviving due to less extreme temperatures** is contradictory to the evidence of increasing temperatures. - **Increased acidity affecting harmful bacteria** may occur, but it's not as significant a concern as the broader impact on diverse marine species. - **Tectonic plate activity increasing ocean temperatures** is not directly related to climate change effects on marine ecosystems. ### Correct Answer: **Many marine species will not be able to quickly adjust enough to survive.**