Acid Rain Flashcard on

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What is acid rain?

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Rain with high sulfur and nitrogen content

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Who coined the term 'acid rain'?

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Robert Angus Smith

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What is the normal pH of rainwater? Options: 4.0, 2.4, 5.6, 7.0

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5.6

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What is one major natural cause of acid rain?

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Volcanic eruptions

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What is a major anthropogenic cause of acid rain?

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Burning fossil fuels

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What effect does acid rain have on plants?

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Causes yellowing of leaf tissue

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What happens to soil due to acid rain?

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It loses nutrients

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Prevention tip for acid rain:

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Check emissions of nitrogen and sulfur oxides

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What is one effect of acid rain on buildings?

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Causes extensive damage

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What is the pH level of acid rain?

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2.4