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Acid Shock is when a body of water experiences a change in its acidity on a gradual level over the course of a year. The effects of this are felt on the entire "ecosystem" often removing one species or allowing another species to flourish if it has the ability to survive better in this new PH. If the PH level rises too high and no new counter measure is introduced ( rain (PH 5.6) will increase the volume) the body of water could become to acidic for life.

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Acid Shock - a rapid change in a body of water's acidity

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