08 Earth - Climate 2

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

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

True or false. Acid rain caused in one country can cause problems in other nearby countries

• true

• false

Which is a result of human activities?

• decay of leaves in a forest

• acid rain kills fish in a lake

• volcanic eruptions

• bad weather

Acid rain is a serious problem in some countries.

• True 
• False

What human activity is the main cause of acid rain?

• cars

• deforestation

• coal power plants / power stations

• volcanoes

What can acid rain corrode (react and dissolve)?

• statues

• houses

• grass

• trees

Name the 3 major different types of pollution.

• Air Pollution

• Sand Pollution

• Land Pollution

• Water Pollution

Lichens are harmful.

• True

• False