A lake that is used as a water source receives a lot of acid rain one year. Which of the following is an impact this will have?

The lake water will have a lower pH which will damage the plants and animals living in the water.

The lake water will have a lower pH which will cause high levels of fog in the area, making it hard to see.

The lake water will have a higher pH which will damage the boats that people store on the docks on the lake.

The lake water will have a higher pH which will make it harder for plants round the lake to access nutrients.

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The correct impact of acid rain on the lake is:

The lake water will have a lower pH which will damage the plants and animals living in the water.

Acid rain typically lowers the pH of water bodies, making them more acidic. This change in pH can be harmful to aquatic organisms, including fish and plants, disrupting their metabolic processes and potentially leading to a decline in biodiversity.