When You Observe a Lake That Has Been Affected by Acid

question 1

Multiple Choice

When you observe a lake that has been affected by acid deposition, you might expect to find:

• A)a clear lake with high levels of metals but few fish.
• B)a murky lake with excess algal growth from the deposition of anthropogenic nitrogen.
• C)low levels of toxic metals and nutrients essential for the growth of biotic organisms.
• D)excess carbon that will contribute to global warming.
• E)high levels of dissolved sulfur dioxide.

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Definitions:

Equilibration

A concept in Piaget’s cognitive development theory referring to the process of achieving mental stability where the child's internal structures match or fit the external environment.

Assimilation

A cognitive process that involves incorporating new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.

Organization

The coordinated arrangement or structure of parts within a system, or the process of arranging and coordinating elements to achieve a unified whole.

Accommodation

In psychology, the process of adjusting cognitive schemas to incorporate new information.