Acid Rain & Ocean Acification
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What is acid rain?
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Acid rain is precipitation that has a lower pH than normal, typically caused by the release of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) into the atmosphere, which react with water to form sulfuric and nitric acids.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the main causes of ocean acidification?
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The primary cause of ocean acidification is the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere by ocean water, leading to a decrease in pH.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does increased CO2 in the atmosphere affect ocean pH?
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Increased CO2 leads to more carbonic acid formation in the ocean, which lowers the pH and makes the water more acidic.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the impact of ocean acidification on marine life?
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Ocean acidification negatively affects marine organisms, particularly those with calcium carbonate shells or skeletons, such as corals and shellfish, making it harder for them to build and maintain their structures.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between acid rain and soil health?
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Acid rain can leach essential nutrients from the soil, such as calcium and magnesium, leading to nutrient depletion and harming plant growth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the pH scale?
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The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the effects of acid rain on freshwater ecosystems?
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Acid rain can lower the pH of freshwater bodies, harming aquatic life, disrupting food webs, and leading to the loss of biodiversity.
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