The source of the acidity blamed for killing Oregon oyster larvae was

A) dissolved atmospheric carbon dioxide from fossil fuel combustion.
B) acidic runoff from nearby industries.
C) acidic precipitation from nearby coal-burning industries.
D) acids released by natural decomposition of organic wastes.


A

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