AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Acid rain harms aquatic ecosystems mainly by
A.lowering pH below what fish and plankton tolerate
B.adding nutrients that cause blooms
C.heating the water
D.blocking all sunlight
Explanation
Core Concept
Acidified lakes lose sensitive species and can leach toxic aluminum from soils into the water, compounding the damage.
Correct Answer
Alowering pH below what fish and plankton tolerate
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