Which of the following supports the claim that climate change has increased due to human activities? (Select all that apply.) A.Increase in glacier formationB.Increase in ocean temperatureC.Decrease in ocean surface acidification D.Increase in ocean surface acidification E.Increase in hurricanesF.Rising sea levels

The options that support the claim that climate change has increased due to human activities are:

B. Increase in ocean temperature: Human activities such as burning fossil fuels release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. This phenomenon, known as global warming, also leads to an increase in ocean temperatures.

D. Increase in ocean surface acidification: The increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to human activities not only leads to global warming, but also to ocean acidification. When CO2 is absorbed by seawater, a series of chemical reactions occur resulting in the increased concentration of hydrogen ions, which leads to a decrease in the pH of the water, making it more acidic.

E. Increase in hurricanes: While the relationship between climate change and hurricanes is complex, it is generally agreed that warmer ocean temperatures and higher sea levels, both consequences of human-induced climate change, can contribute to the intensity of hurricanes.

F. Rising sea levels: The increase in Earth's temperature due to human activities is causing glaciers and ice sheets to melt, which adds more water into the ocean. Additionally, as water warms, it expands. Both of these factors contribute to rising sea levels.

Therefore, options B, D, E, and F support the claim that climate change has increased due to human activities.