Acid Rain Reading Quiz

What are the primary emissions that cause acid rain?

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• Hydrogen and helium

Which natural source contributes to acid rain?

• Solar flares

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean waves

• Earthquakes

What is a concern regarding historic buildings and acid rain?

• They become more valuable.

• They are protected by acid rain.

• They deteriorate faster.

• They are unaffected by acid rain.

What natural process causes stone to weather over time?

• Painting

• Erosion

• Polishing

• Sanding

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What is the primary composition of granite that makes it resistant to acid attack?

• Silicate minerals

• Carbonate minerals

• Gypsum

• Calcite

What was the mystery about the pH of some lakes and streams regarding acid precipitation?

• They became more acidic

• They became more alkaline

• They seemed unaffected by acidic precipitation

• They changed color

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What common feature did bodies of water that suffered acidification due to acid rain have?

• They were located in deserts

• They were surrounded by neutralizing soils

• They were downwind from power stations and cities

• They were in mountainous regions

What is the chemical formula for limestone?

• CaCO3

• H2O

• NaCl

• CO2

What role does bicarbonate (HCO3-) play in a buffer solution?

• It increases pH

• It decreases pH

• It neutralizes added acid or base

• It acts as a catalyst

What is the effect of acidic precipitation on bodies of water surrounded by limestone?

• It increases acidity

• It decreases acidity

• It has no effect

• It increases salinity

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