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What is the main cause of acid rain?
What is the main cause of acid rain?
- Gases and dust particles becoming acidic
- Presence of alkaline substances
- Natural volcanic eruptions
- Pollutants in the air (correct)
Which form of acid deposition can be inhaled by people and cause health problems?
Which form of acid deposition can be inhaled by people and cause health problems?
- Dry deposition (correct)
- Sleet
- Fog
- Wet deposition
How is acidity measured?
How is acidity measured?
- Alkalinity scale
- pH scale (correct)
- Basicity scale
- Acidic scale
What happens when an animal is at the top of a food web?
What happens when an animal is at the top of a food web?
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How does acid rain affect the entire food web?
How does acid rain affect the entire food web?
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Why can acid rain indirectly affect a certain species of plant or animal?
Why can acid rain indirectly affect a certain species of plant or animal?
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How does acid rain affect the food web in an ecosystem?
How does acid rain affect the food web in an ecosystem?
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What are the primary implications of phytoplankton dying due to acid rain in a lake ecosystem?
What are the primary implications of phytoplankton dying due to acid rain in a lake ecosystem?
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What group of animals is most directly affected by the decrease in insect population due to acid rain?
What group of animals is most directly affected by the decrease in insect population due to acid rain?
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