Why does the effect of rising global temperatures in the ocean have such a broad effect on earth? a. as water cools, it can hold less carbon dioxide, so more co is released into the atmosphere, where it is a greenhouse gas. b. as water warms, it can hold less carbon dioxide, so more co is released into the atmosphere, where it is a greenhouse gas. c. as water warms, it can hold more carbon dioxide, so less co is released into the atmosphere, where it is a greenhouse gas. d. there is no overwhelming effect due to rising global temperatures.