Of the following strategies to reduce acid deposition, the most effective is probably
A) using low-sulfur coal
B) adding phosphate fertilizer to acidified lakes
C) adding more topsoil to thin soil with little buffering capacity
D) adding lime to neutralize the acids
E) implementing prevention approaches that reduce or eliminate emissions

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Implementing prevention approaches that reduce or eliminate emissions is the most effective strategy to reduce acid deposition because it addresses the root cause of the problem. By reducing or eliminating emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, the major contributors to acid deposition, we can prevent the formation of acid rain altogether. The other strategies listed are important for mitigating the impacts of acid deposition but do not address the root cause in the same way.

Of the Following Strategies to Reduce Acid Deposition, the Most