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Imagine you are part of a government committee tasked with addressing the effects of acid rain in a region. Which of the following solutions would be most sustainable for long-term ecological restoration?
- Immediate cleanup of rivers and lakes affected by acid rain.
- Implementing stronger regulations on industries that emit sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
- Encouraging citizens to use less water in order to reduce water pollution.
- Importing water from non-affected regions to balance the ecological damage.
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Implementing stronger regulations on industries that emit sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
Reason — Acid rain is primarily caused by emissions of sulphur and nitrogen compounds from industries, automobiles and power plants. Implementing stronger regulations on these emissions tackles the root cause of acid rain and provides the most sustainable long-term solution for ecological restoration.
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