Reducing Air Pollution Improves Our Environmental Well-Being and Is a Cost

question 26

Multiple Choice

Reducing air pollution improves our environmental well-being and is a cost saver in the long term,as we rely on many ecosystem services.Which of the following statements correctly reflects the environmental benefit based on reducing air pollution?

• A)Since lead can damage a leaf's ability to photosynthesize,preventing lead pollution will allow for healthy plant growth and improved crop yields.
• B)Since smog eats away at limestone and marble structures and damages steel and concrete,reducing smog provides protection for buildings and monuments,especially those made of marble and limestone.
• C)Reducing acid rain will improve salmon fisheries,as acidified water causes aluminum to build up in water to levels that are toxic to juvenile salmon.
• D)Mercury emissions create haze; thus,reducing such emissions improves visibility,a significant matter in tourist destinations.
• E)Sulfur dioxide bioaccumulates in individuals and biomagnifies up food chains; thus,reducing such emissions protects our meat supply,which otherwise could become too toxic to eat.

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