Lichens are the best indicator of

A Air pollution
B Sound pollution
C Noise pollution
D Water pollution

Correct Answer: Air pollution

1. Lichens are plants that grow in exposed places such as rocks or tree bark.

 

2.  Lichens are widely used as environmental indicators or bio-indicators. They can be used as air pollution indicators, especially of the concentration of sulfur-di-oxide in the atmosphere.  

 

3. They need to be very good at absorbing water and nutrients to grow there.

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