Acid rain and other forms of pollution can cause soil acidification, which decreases the number of decomposers in the soil. What is most likely to happen to an ecosystem that experiences soil acidification?

A. The level of energy available in the ecosystem would increase, which would cause the population of autotrophs to increase.

B. The level of available nutrients in the soil would decrease, which would cause the population of producers to decrease.

C. The population of primary consumers would increase because of increased production by autotrophs.

D. The population of primary consumers would increase because of decreased competition from decomposers.

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Biology

Rosa Alvarado

9 February, 08:06

Acid rain and other forms of pollution can cause soil acidification, which decreases the number of decomposers in the soil. What is most likely to happen to an ecosystem that experiences soil acidification?

A. The level of energy available in the ecosystem would increase, which would cause the population of autotrophs to increase.

B. The level of available nutrients in the soil would decrease, which would cause the population of producers to decrease.

C. The population of primary consumers would increase because of increased production by autotrophs.

D. The population of primary consumers would increase because of decreased competition from decomposers.

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Maryjane Burke · Answer 1

The correct answer fro above statement is:

B. The level of available nutrients in the soil would decrease, which would cause the population of producers to decrease. Explanation:

In totally acid soils, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are wasted due to leaching. Low levels of calcium and magnesium can also create stock health difficulties such as milk fever and grass tetany.

Nona · Answer 2

B. The level of available nutrients in the soil would decrease, which would cause the population of producers to decrease.

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