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Chapter 2, Problem 9SA
Summary Introduction
To describe:
The ocean acidification and the influence of human activities on it.
Introduction:
Increased soil acidity occurs naturally through a process known as acidification. This occurs as a result of the loss of basic/alkalic elements such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium as well as the addition of acidic elements such as aluminum and hydrogen.
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