Acid Deposition

leaching of aluminum into soils

increase in photosynthetic activity for aquatic plants

increases in aquatic biodiversity

physical damage to leaves & bark of trees

Acetic acid

Calcium carbonate

Ammonia

Bleach

Nitrogen oxides are important primary pollutants.

Sulfuric acid is a secondary pollutant involved in both.

Tropospheric ozone is produced in both.

A solution to both is reducing the number of gas-powered vehicles on the road.

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Aluminium ions do not affect fish populations in any way.

Aluminium ions lead to a production of mucus that clogs up their gills and stops fish from breathing.

Aluminium ions provide a rich source of minerals for fish to use for growth.

Aluminium ions irritate the digestive system of fish to the point where they can no longer process the food.

Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide

Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

Sulphur monoxide and nitrogen monoxide

Sulphur oxides and nitrogen dioxide

Acid deposition increases overall biodiversity in a lake.

Acid deposition increases crayfish in a lake.

Acid deposition increases trout and salmon in a lake.

Acid deposition increases sphagnum moss in a lake

Acid deposition on soils increases the nutrients available to plants.

Acid deposition on soils increases the exposure of plants to aluminum ions.

Acid deposition on soils increases plant tolerance to pests.

Acid deposition on soils increases crop yields.