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AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Acid Rain

Study Acid Rain in AP Environmental Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What role do trees play in the acid rain cycle?

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ANSWER

Trees absorb and store acidic water, affecting soil and habitats. Forest canopy intercepts acidic precipitation, concentrating effects.

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This deck focuses on Acid Rain, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Environmental Science.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

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A lake in a granitic watershed shows a long-term decline in pH from 6.3 to 4.9 after decades of regional SO₂ emissions. The fish population collapses when pH falls below ~5.0. Based on this stimulus, which impact is most directly linked to acid rain in freshwater ecosystems?
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