What Has Acid Deposition Been Linked To

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Multiple Choice

What has acid deposition been linked to? 

• A) excessive levels of soil carbon 
• B) the contamination of insects by highly toxic methylmercury 
• C) the weakening of trees such that they become more susceptible to other types of damage 
• D) reduced nutrient uptake by tree leaves

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Definitions:

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used medically for sedation, anesthesia, or treatment of certain conditions.

Tolerance

The process by which the body becomes less responsive to a substance or a physiological stimulus after repeated exposure.

Dependence

A state in which there is a physical or psychological compulsion to take a substance or engage in an activity, often leading to addiction.

Anabolic Steroids

Synthetic substances similar to the male hormone testosterone, used to increase muscle mass and strength, often with harmful health effects.