Question

What is the primary long-term effect of acid rain on the ecosystem shown in the image?

Options

• Increased soil fertility.

• Loss of biodiversity due to plant damage.

• Higher water retention in the soil.

• Faster growth of forest cover.

Answer 1

Loss of biodiversity due to plant damage.

Explanation:

The image shows a forest damaged by acid rain, which depletes nutrients from the soil and releases toxic metals that kill root systems, rendering plants unable to survive. As main forest cover dwindles, local wildlife loses its natural habitat and food sources, resulting in a significant long-term decrease in the ecosystem’s total biodiversity.