In areas such as Vermont that have a seasonal snowpack, which of the following would likely be the most acidic?
A) Precipitation that falls in late autumn
B) Snow that falls in December
C) The first meltwater of spring
D) Rains in May

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The first meltwater of spring is often the most acidic because it contains accumulated pollutants and acidic compounds that have been trapped in the snowpack over the winter. When the snow begins to melt, these concentrated pollutants are released in the initial meltwater.

In Areas Such as Vermont That Have a Seasonal Snowpack