Which action would be an ineffective preventive measure for acid deposition?

A. reducing coal use
B. burning low-sulfur coal
C. switching to natural gas or renewable energy resources
D. adding lime to neutralize acidified lakes
E. removing SO2 and NOx from motor vehicle exhausts


Answer: D

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