Which is the main reason bacteria are important to the cycle of matter that occurs in a forest? A. Bacteria use sunlight to produce food.
B. Bacteria cause diseases in plants and animals.
C. Bacteria act as a main food source for animals.
D. Bacteria break down dead plant and animal material.

Acid rain throughout the northeast united states has lowered the ph of many ponds and lakes. the lowered ph will eventually result in the death of many aquatic animals. compare the map of the u.s. with the ph tolerance range for the organisms listed. based on the tolerances seen here, which aquatic organisms are least likely to survive in the northeastern states?