Question

acid deposition on soil causes the release of metals, which results in a very low ph in nearby streams or rivers. what can be said about the effects of the low ph on aquatic life? it cannot support sensitive populations of aquatic organisms. it easily supports many types of sensitive aquatic life. it encourages nutrient uptake by living organisms. it adds fertility to the water and increases algae growth

Explanation:

Low pH (acidic conditions) in water is harmful to aquatic life. Sensitive aquatic organisms have specific pH ranges they can tolerate. Acidic water disrupts physiological processes, damages tissues, and affects enzyme function. So, low pH cannot support sensitive aquatic organism populations. The other options are incorrect: low pH does not support sensitive life easily, does not encourage nutrient uptake (it hinders it), and does not add fertility to increase algae growth (eutrophication is from nutrients like nitrogen/phosphorus, not low pH).

Answer:

It cannot support sensitive populations of aquatic organisms.