Question

Which human activity has probably contributed most to the acidification of lakes in Adirondack region

Answer 1

The answer is acid rain due to pollution.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

Burning of fossil fuels has contributed most to the 'acidification of lakes' in Adirondack region.

EXPLANATION:

• When 'fossil fuels are burnt', they release air pollutants that contain nitrogen and sulphur.

• These elements form nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide when they are released into the air.

• Further, these gases react with water to form acids. This acid then falls along with precipitation when it rains and that is why rain is called acid rain.

• This acid rain results in the deposition of acids on the surface of water bodies as well as other landforms on the earth.