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What is the primary long-term effect of acid rain on the ecosystem shown in the image?
- Increased soil fertility.
- Loss of biodiversity due to plant damage.
- Higher water retention in the soil.
- Faster growth of forest cover.
Answer
Loss of biodiversity due to plant damage.
Reason — Acid rain damages or destroys plants by reducing the fertility of soil. It damages leaves and causes loss of sensitive plants. It also disrupts the reproduction of aquatic animals and alters food and habitat for wildlife, leading to overall loss of biodiversity.
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