As rain mixes with chemicals such as sulfur dioxide in the air, acid rain is produced. This may result in:
(A) lowering the pH in ponds, thus limiting the survival of many organisms
(B) lowering the pH in ponds, thus affecting water temperature
(C) raising the pH in ponds, thus encouraging the growth of organisms
(D) raising the pH in ponds, thus limiting animal development
(E) depleting atmospheric carbon dioxide available for photosynthesis
Answer (2)
The answer is A. Think of stomach acid when you think of pH the stomach acid degrades and mushes the food up making it easier to digest. So acid rain will make the water acidic hurting the environment
Acid rain lowers the pH of ponds, making the water more acidic and thus harmful to many aquatic organisms. This leads to limited survival rates for numerous species that cannot tolerate such changes in their environment. Therefore, the correct choice is (A) lowering the pH in ponds, thus limiting the survival of many organisms.
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