Acid Precipitation Is Especially Disruptive When It Occurs in Areas

question 62

Multiple Choice

Acid precipitation is especially disruptive when it occurs in areas with ______________ because of the lack of _____________.

• A) Limestone in the soil; buffering capacity
• B) Alkaline soils; acid resistant mosses
• C) Crystalline bedrock; buffering capacity
• D) Crystalline bedrock; acid resistant mosses
• E) Alkaline soils; buffering capacity

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Definitions:

Stressor

Any event, situation, or environmental stimulus that causes stress to an individual, leading to physical or psychological strain.

Corticosteroids

A group of hormones, including cortisol, released by the adrenal glands at times of stress.

Stress Hormones

Biochemical substances, such as cortisol and adrenaline, that are released in the body's response to stress.

Prolactins

Hormones produced by the pituitary gland that play an essential role in lactation and can affect other functions such as metabolism, immune regulation, and reproduction.