Acid Rain Quiz

What is acid rain?

• Rain that contains particles of dust

• Rain that is a result of air pollution

• Rain that is caused by coal-fired power plants

• Rain that is acidic due to pollution

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Which pollutants are associated with acid rain?

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• Lead and mercury

• Ozone and particulate matter

How are pollutants transported in the atmosphere?

• They are carried by wind currents

• They are absorbed by plants

• They evaporate and form clouds

• They are released by volcanic activity

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Why were tall smokestacks built in the Midwest?

• To reduce local air pollution

• To increase energy production

• To improve visibility

• To prevent acid rain

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What is the impact of acid rain on fish?

• It improves water quality

• It increases fish populations

• It reduces fish populations

• It has no effect on fish

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What is the primary effect of acid rain on soil?

• Adding nutrients to the soil

• Promoting plant growth

• Increasing the pH of the soil

• Leaching calcium out of the soil

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What is the toxic element associated with acid rain?

• Sulfur

• Mercury

• Aluminum

• Calcium

What was the first acid rain law passed in the United States?

• Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990

• New York State Acid Rain Law

• Environmental Protection Act

• Midwest Pollution Control Act

What can individuals do to reduce acid rain?

• Ignore environmental legislation

• Use more coal-fired power plants

• Increase energy consumption

• Conserve electricity and use renewable energy

What is the long-term goal of acid rain research in the Adirondacks?

• To reduce pollution from power plants

• To improve the health of the ecosystem

• To educate the public about acid rain

• To restore fish populations in lakes and streams

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