A plant pathologist, a scientist who studies plant diseases, examines a tree that has burnt leaves, is mineral deficient, and has several diseases. The plant pathologist concludes the tree's symptoms are most likely the direct result of ____.

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A plant pathologist, a scientist who studies plant diseases, examines a tree that has burnt leaves, is mineral deficient, and has several diseases. The plant pathologist concludes the tree's symptoms are most likely the direct result of ____.​

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Acid rain can cause burnt leaves, leach nutrients from the soil leading to mineral deficiency, and weaken trees making them more susceptible to diseases.

A Plant Pathologist, a Scientist Who Studies Plant Diseases, Examines