Question

4 - impacts of air pollution
learning objective: recognize the impacts of pollutants on human and environmental health.
which of the following would most likely cause uneven or sparse plant coverage?
a.) ozone layer depletion
b.) acid rain
c.) smog
d.) the greenhouse effect

Explanation:

Acid rain can damage soil quality and directly harm plants, leading to uneven or sparse plant coverage. Ozone - layer depletion mainly affects the amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface. Smog is more related to air - quality issues affecting human health and visibility in the short - term. The greenhouse effect is mainly associated with global warming and climate change rather than directly causing uneven plant coverage.

Answer:

b.) Acid rain