Question

multiple answer, 6.6 points
what are 2 strategies canada could implement to reduce the negative effects of acid rain? select all that apply
□ reducing emissions from industrial sources
□ implement reforestation programs to increase forest cover, which can absorb more pollutants and reduce soil erosion, thereby minimizing the impact of acid rain.
□ shut down all mining in the region of the canadian shield.

Explanation:

• Reducing Emissions from Industrial Sources: Acid rain is caused by pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, often from industrial activities. Reducing industrial emissions directly cuts the pollutants that form acid rain, so this is a valid strategy.
• Implement reforestation programs...: Forests can absorb pollutants and improve soil health, which helps mitigate the effects of acid rain (like soil acidification, damage to vegetation). Reforestation increases forest cover to enhance these beneficial effects.
• Shut down all mining in the region... is extreme and not a practical or typical strategy for reducing acid rain effects, as mining isn't the primary source of acid - rain - causing pollutants compared to industry, and a total shutdown is not a feasible or standard approach.

Answer:

A. Reducing Emissions from Industrial Sources
B. Implement reforestation programs to increase forest cover, which can absorb more pollutants and reduce soil erosion, thereby minimizing the impact of acid rain