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How do lakes become acidic?

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Hii , see basically to understand this , first we should know from where the water in the lakes comes from and what are the extra components added to lakes. So , the water in the lakes comes majorly from the precipitation and surface runoff . read more

If someone poured acid in a lake, it would become acidic. Co2 reacts with water to form carbonic acid, so waters with too high concentrations of co2 can become acidic. This could happen due to too much organic material in the water, not enough flow, or the surface being covered by plants, preventing gas exchange. read more

Lakes become acidic due to acid rain. When CO2 rises into theatmosphere and falls back down as a form of rain, it will runoffinto lakes, ponds and other water sources. read more

Acid rain flows to streams, lakes, and marshes after falling on forests, fields, buildings, and roads. Acid rain also falls directly on aquatic habitats. Most lakes and streams have a pH between 6 and 8. However, some lakes are naturally acidic even without the effects of acid rain. read more

Lakes become acidic due to acid rain. When CO2 rises into the atmosphere and falls back down as a form of rain, it will runoff into lakes, ponds and other water sources. read more

Ponds and lakes become acidic via acid rain when the CO2 rises into the atmosphere and is absorbed and then when it falls back onto the earths surface it can runoff into ponds and lakes usually being accompanied by things such as weed killers and human waste therefore its acidity becomes more concentrated therefore when it finally enters the lakes or ponds in large quantities it causes the lakes and ponds acidic levels to change. read more

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