Question

burning trash is an example of a human activity that impacts water resources make an argument why it is negative to water resources in 2 sentences and does it raise or lower the ph of water

Answer 1

Burning trash releases harmful pollutants, including heavy metals and dioxins, which can leach into nearby water sources, contaminating them and posing significant risks to aquatic life and human health. This process can lower the pH of water, increasing its acidity and further harming ecosystems dependent on stable pH levels.