In The Forgotten Forests, the author discusses acid rain's impact on forest soil at length,
persuasively boosting the argument that its impact is a serious environmental concern.
The statement is a claim made in a book review written by a student. Which evidence from the
book best supports this argument?
A.
Trees need magnesium and calcium to thrive, and acid rain dissolves these minerals in forest soil.
B.
In order to stay healthy, trees must have rich and loamy soil that drains well and can hold water.
C.
Without the nutrients they need, trees and other plants are unable to protect themselves from cold and disease.
D.
In industrial areas and other places affected by acid rain, dead and dying trees are the rule and not the exception.
1 answer
The evidence from the book that best supports the argument that acid rain's impact on forest soil is a serious environmental concern is:
A. Trees need magnesium and calcium to thrive, and acid rain dissolves these minerals in forest soil.
This statement directly connects the effects of acid rain on soil composition to the health and survival of trees, which emphasizes the serious environmental concern raised in the review.
