Using Energy Resources Quick Check Geologists working for the Environmental Protection Agency monitor surface waters at sites across the country to determine the effects of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems. What type of information would the geologists most likely track?

Answer 1

Geologists monitoring surface waters for the effects of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems would most likely track the pH levels of the water, levels of pollutants and toxic substances, changes in aquatic plant and animal populations, and overall water quality. They may also monitor the health of fish and other aquatic organisms, as well as any visible signs of damage to the ecosystem such as dead fish or plants.