6.5.3 - Water Quality Issues (e.g., Acid Rain, Pollution from Dissolved Substances)
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Practice Questions
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What causes acid rain?
💡 Hint: Think about emissions from cars and factories.
Why is water called the universal solvent?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you mix sugar in water.
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What is acid rain primarily caused by?
💡 Hint: Consider sources of atmospheric pollution.
True or False: Acid rain can improve the health of aquatic ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects on fish and plants.
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Devise a plan to reduce acid rain in a local community suffering from its effects.
💡 Hint: Consider both individual and governmental actions.
Analyze how dissolved pollutants affect the health of a river ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Think about both the biological and chemical aspects of the ecosystem.
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