Rain

Which of these contributes to acid rain?

• CO₂

• NaOH

• CaO

• SO₂

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Normal Rain has a pH of

• 5.0

• 5.6

• 7.0

• 8.5

What human activity is the primary source of acid rain?

• motor vehicles

• deforestation

• coal powerplants

• waste incinerators

What are the two air pollutants that most often produce acid rain?

• Nitrogen Oxides and Sulfur Oxides

• Carbon Dioxide and Ozone

• Particulate Matter and VOCs

• Carbon Monoxide and Smog

Large amounts of acid rain have been observed in what part of the U.S.?

• Southeastern

• Northeastern

• Northwestern

• Southwestern

What problematic metals can get released by acid rain?

• Aluminum & Lead

• Silver & Copper

• Copper & Lead

• Mercury & Aluminum

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

According to this image, the pH of the precipitation in 1994 where we live was...

• Less than 4.3

• 4.5-4.6

• 4.7-4.8

• 4.9-5.0

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Put the steps of acid rain formation in the correct order.

• Sulfuric acid and nitric acid are formed.

• Burning of fossil fuels releases nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide.

• Oxides combine with water vapor in the atmosphere.

• Acidic rain falls to the ground.

• Fossil fuels are burned.

What substance gets dissolved in statues and monuments when it reacts with acid rain?

• Sodium chloride

• Calcium carbonate

• Sulfer Dioxide

• Carbon Dioxide

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of rain?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4