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How does photosynthesis relate to acid rain and the carbon cycle?

Answer 1

Photosynthesis is done by plants. It is part of the carbon cycle removing #CO_2# from the atmosphere. Plants die when exposed to too much acid rain.

The acidity of acid rain can directly affect the plant leaves necessary for photosynthesis, and it makes the soils unable to sustain plant life as well.

Thus, acid rain can effectively reduce the amount of plants available for photosynthesis. With a decline in overall photosynthesis, the amount of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere (as well as the generation of new oxygen) is decreased.

This shifts the carbon cycle equilibrium to a state with more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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Answer 2

Eliana Andrade

Photosynthesis contributes to the carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, aiding in carbon sequestration. Acid rain can negatively impact photosynthesis by damaging plant structures and disrupting nutrient uptake, thereby affecting the carbon cycle.

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