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Acid Precipitation (Rain,snow,and Fog)is Caused by Sulfur and Nitrous Oxides

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Acid precipitation (rain,snow,and fog) is caused by sulfur and nitrous oxides in the atmosphere combining with water to produce sulfur and nitrogen acids.Which statement concerning acid precipitation is accurate?


A) Acid precipitation is currently not a major environmental issue.Utility companies worldwide have identified the problem and will have solutions within the next century.
B) Acid precipitation in some parts of the world has actually increased agricultural production by freeing locked minerals from the soil.
C) Acid precipitation has increased over the last fifty years and in some areas has caused extensive forest damage and lake wildlife extinctions.
D) Acid precipitation will cause environments to have a higher pH,especially in lake ecosystems.

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