3. Human activity can cause changes in one of the Earth's systems that lead to subsequent alterations in a different system. For example, the combustion of fuel in automobiles can cause elevated levels

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3. Human activity can cause changes in one of the Earth's systems that lead to subsequent alterations in a different system. For example, the combustion of fuel in automobiles can cause elevated levels of atmospheric nitrogen oxides, Reactions within the atmosphere convert nitrogen oxides into nitric acid, which can subsequently return to the Earth's surface as acid rain. Which of the following statements best describes the effect of acid rain on the hydrosphere? O A. Surface water in nearby areas will evaporate at an increased rate. B. Surface water in nearby areas can become polluted. O C. Soil in nearby areas will erode at an increased rate. O D. Soil in nearby areas can become contaminated.