Which of the following is true regarding acid deposition?
A) Acids have been causally linked to fish kills in the northeastern United States.
B) Acid precipitation is precipitation that measures more than 7.0 on a pH scale.
C) No lakes or streams have been damaged by acid precipitation.
D) Soil processes generally are not affected by acid precipitation.

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Acids have been causally linked to fish kills in the northeastern United States. Acid deposition, also known as acid rain, has been shown to lower the pH levels of lakes and streams, which can damage aquatic ecosystems and result in fish kills.

Answer: False for B and D; irrelevant for C. 
 Acid precipitation is precipitation that measures less than 7.0 on the pH scale, not more than 7.0 (so option B is false). Soil processes can be affected by acid precipitation, particularly in areas with thin soils and high levels of acidity (so option D is false). Option C is irrelevant since it makes a statement about no lakes or streams being damaged without providing any context or comparison to other options.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Acid Deposition