• What are reasons a geologist would monitor pH levels in water?
• What are some effects of burning fossil fuels?
• What is a major drawback of nuclear energy?
• Is gas a renewable or nonrenewable resource? Why?
• How does acid rain affect the following using complete sentences:
1. Lakes:
2. Soil:
3. Fish:
4. Trees:
• A geologist may monitor pH levels in water to assess water quality, track changes in acidity or alkalinity, detect pollution, and understand how changes in pH can impact aquatic life and ecosystems.
• Some effects of burning fossil fuels include air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions leading to climate change, acid rain formation, health issues for humans such as respiratory problems, and damage to ecosystems.
• A major drawback of nuclear energy is the potential for accidents and disasters, such as Chernobyl or Fukushima, which can have catastrophic consequences for human health and the environment.
• Gas is a nonrenewable resource because it is formed over millions of years from the remains of once-living organisms, such as plants and animals. Once it is extracted and used, it cannot be easily replaced or replenished on human timescales.
• Acid rain can affect the following:
1. Lakes: Acid rain can make lakes more acidic, leading to decreased water quality and harm to aquatic life such as fish and other organisms.
2. Soil: Acid rain can lower the pH of soil, making it less fertile and inhibiting plant growth.
3. Fish: Acid rain can directly harm fish by making their environment too acidic and leading to reduced reproduction rates and overall health.
4. Trees: Acid rain can weaken trees by leaching nutrients from the soil, damaging leaves and reducing their ability to photosynthesize effectively. This can make them more vulnerable to disease and other stressors.