Why Might an Area with a Large Amount of Limestone

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Multiple Choice

Why might an area with a large amount of limestone (CaCO₃) be less susceptible to acid rain?

• A)The acid in the rain is neutralized by the natural base in the limestone.
• B)The rain travels quickly through the porous limestone and therefore the rate of reaction is slower.
• C)Limestone is degraded by acid rain and therefore acid rain has the same damaging effects.
• D)Only acid rain made from sulfur compounds reacts with the limestone.
• E)none of the above

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