Acid Rain

Which of these is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

• spraying pesticides on crops
• burning fossil fuels for energy
• dumping sewage in river systems
• using uranium to generate electricity

Which one of these is NOT a direct result of acid rain?

• damage to monuments
• dying fish
• spread of disease
• weakened trees

True or false.  Acid rain can become a problem in different countries through transboundary pollution.

• true
• false

How is acid rain formed?

• Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide mix with water in the ocean.
• Carbon dioxide and oxygen mix with water in the air.
• Sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide mix with lake water.
• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide mix with water in the air.

Which of these is an impact of acid rain?

• dissolves nutrients in the soil
• raises oxygen levels
• gives off chemicals
• reduces the amount of coal used

In lakes  that are exposed to acid rain, fish populations are declining.
  This is primarily due to changes in which lake condition?

• size
• pH
• temperature
• location

Acid rain can damage

• Drinking water sources
• Aquatic life
• Architecture/buildings
• All options are correct

Normal Rain has a pH of 

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

Acid rain has a pH <

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

6. What is the PH Scale used for?

• To measure something as an acid or base.
• To measure acids only.
• To measure bases only.