Question

Which spheres of Earth are directly influenced when human-caused air pollution leads to acid rain that dissolves limestone rocks?

atmosphere, cryosphere, geosphere
cryosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere
geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere
biosphere, atmosphere, cryosphere

Answer 1

The correct answer is **geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere**.

Here's the reasoning:

1. **Atmosphere**: Human-caused air pollution leads to the formation of acid rain, which directly involves the atmosphere.

2. **Geosphere**: Acid rain dissolves limestone rocks, which are part of the geosphere.

3. **Hydrosphere**: Acid rain also falls into bodies of water, influencing the hydrosphere.

The biosphere and cryosphere are not directly influenced in the context of the process described.