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Natural acidification of freshwater environments has been taking place since the last ice age. However, the recent rapid acidification of many of lakes throughout the world can not be attributed to natural causes, but instead to the effects of acidic pollution from the burning of fossil fuels by mankind. Acid rain is the primary result of burning fossil fuels and what causes the acidification of lakes.
In addition to acid rain, a number of other factors can influence the acidity of freshwater, including the introduction of livestock into the catchment area and the use of nitrogen fertilisers.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoSeveral things occur that kills fish and other aquatic animals and reduces biodiversity.
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∙ 9y agoAcid precipitation on a lake can actually change the oxygen levels in the water. This can cause massive damage to the ecosystem including the death of fish and plants.
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∙ 12y agoMost species dies off just as it will occur in a case of oil spilage.
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What effect does spring acid shock have on aquatic organisms?
It will decrease the amount of aquatic organisms because they do not survive well or thrive in acidic water.
Are the aquatic systems being affected by acid rain?
Of course they are. Everything in the environment is affected, actually. But focusing in on the aquatic systems I could give you more information. First of all they are GREATLY affected! The acid rain raises the pH levels of the water. As this happens it kills off many species of aquatic life. The first to go are normally the craw fish and clam species, then most fish die off. Depending on how quickly the acid rain gets to the aquatic system, some species may be capable of actually adapting to the rain acidic water. When it comes to humans, the aquatic systems that are affected WILL affect us! We have to drink that water sooner or later! I understand it's put through filters and cleaned but the acidic water will still affect us.
What are the disadvantages of soil erosion?
The disadvantages of soil erosion are damaging both land and aquatic environments by reducing nutrients, increasing runoff and affecting aquatic life. Soil takes a long time to build up and it causes change on earth.
How is limestone used to improve soil fertility?
Raising the soil pH from wherever it happens to be in the acidic range (0-7) is the way in which limestone improves soil fertility.Specifically, a soil can register as acidic, neutral or alkaline in terms of the power of hydrogen ion activity. Crops and plants demand certain pH ranges in their growing environments. An improper pH will cause a plant to grow improperly or not at all.
Do organisms in an aquatic environment need different things than organisms in land environments?
no all organisms need the same things like water food oxygen and a home
Which is the more common problem acidic or basic aquatic environments?
I suppose that the acidic aquatic environments (including ocean waters) are more common and dangerous.
The main producers in aquatic environments are what?
The main producers in aquatic environments are phytoplankton.
Where are ciliate found?
in aquatic environments
Do pill bugs prefer acidic or basic environments?
pillbugs prefer acidic environments due to the detrius in the acid, which pillbugs eat.
What group thrives in extreme heat and acidic environments?
Archaea
Are symbiotic relations more common in aquatic or terrestrial environments?
Terrestrial
The main photoautotrophs in aquatic environments are?
algae and bacteria.
Are eubacteria aquatic or terrestrial?
Eubacteria are both aquatic and terrestrial. This means that they can survive on land and in water environments to find a host.
How can Acidophile survive acidic environments?
what does the acidophile need to stay alive
Where do almost all crustaceans live?
They live in aquatic environments, like the ocean.
What are chytrids?
They are simple algae like fungi of aquatic and soil environments
Which kingdom of organisms is found in harsh environments such as hot springs salt lakes area with no oxygen and highly acidic environments?
Archaebacteria
