Which of the Following Is True Regarding Acid Deposition

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding acid deposition?

• A)Hundreds of lakes are incapable of supporting life due to high acidity.
• B)Acid deposition is deposition that measures more than 7.0 on a pH scale.
• C)No lakes or streams have been damaged by acid precipitation.
• D)Soil processes generally are not affected by acid precipitation.
• E)Natural precipitation typically falls between pH 7.5 and 8.0.

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