Question

Geologists working for the Environmental Protection Agency monitor surface waters at sites across the country to determine the effects of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems. What type of information would the geologists most likely track?(1 point)

Responses

climate patterns
climate patterns

human activity
human activity

gas emissions
gas emissions

pH levels

Answer 1

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pH levels

Answer 2

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The geologists would most likely track pH levels in surface waters to determine the effects of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems.

Answer 3

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The geologists would most likely track pH levels of surface waters in order to determine the effects of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems. Acid rain, which is formed when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere and combine with atmospheric moisture, can lower the pH of precipitation and subsequently the pH of surface waters. By monitoring pH levels, the geologists can assess the extent of acidification and its impact on aquatic organisms and ecosystems.