Question

Sulfur pollution in the atmosphere produces acidic rain. Much like the chlorine in a pool, acid rains kill organisms and turn lakes into... Super clear pretty lakes with little or no algae, plants, or fish. Muddy red and brown bodies of water with very little oxygen. Green algae havens where the growth overtakes the entire surface of the lake. Dry sandy deserts after the water evaporates due to the acidic sulfur compounds.

Answer 1

Answer:

Much like the chlorine in a pool, acid rains kill organisms and turn lakes into (Super clear pretty lakes with little or no algae, plants, or fish)

Explanation:

Fossil fuels, especially the low grade petroleum fuels and coal contain sulphur in the combined form. When they are burnt, they produce sulphur dioxide The presence of substantial amounts of sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere is one of the major causes of ACID RAIN.

Acid rain occurs when sulphur dioxide dissolves in rainwater. When it falls on vegetation, it reduces their growth and damages their leaves. It also dissolves the aluminium salts in soil, causing them to build up toxic levels in underground water supplies.

When the acidic rain water flows into ponds and lakes, it slowly destroys the plants and animal life in them. This is because it increases the acidic level of the lake( low pH levels) which is unfavorable for the survival of aquatic organisms. Also because there is decreased aquatic activity with increased acidity of the lake, it tends to appear clear as if it's chlorinated.