Question

The chart below shows several species found in a pond ecosystem and the pH levels in which the species can survive. The normal pH

of the pond is 6.5.
If the pH of the pond fell to 5.5 due to acid rain, which of the species shown in the chart would die?
pH 6.5 pH 6.0 | pH 5.5 pH 5.0 | pH 4.5l pH 4.0
Trout
Bass
Perch
Frogs
Salamanders
Clams
Crayfish
Snails
Mayflies

Answer 1

Clams and Snails

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the chart, the pH required of these two species is higher than 5.5.