Impact of Acid Rain on Environment

What are the two types of substances that can cause air pollution?

• Visible and invisible

• Solid and liquid

• Organic and inorganic

• Natural and artificial

What is one method factories use to reduce air pollution?

• Installing scrubbers

• Using air fresheners

• Planting trees

• Reducing water usage

What do catalytic converters in modern vehicles help reduce?

• Toxic gases from car engines

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution

• Fuel consumption

Which of the following is a common pollutant mentioned in the text?

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)

• Methane

• Ozone

What are some sources of air pollution listed in the document?

• Factories, car exhaust, coal burning

• Forests, rivers, lakes

• Solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric dams

• Schools, hospitals, parks

What gases react with water vapor to form acid rain?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Hydrogen and helium

What is the pH level of normal rain?

• 7.0

• 5.6

• 4.0

• 6.5

What happens to the pH of rainwater when it becomes acid rain?

• pH rises above 7.0

• pH remains at 5.6

• pH falls below 5.6

• pH becomes neutral

How does acid rain affect plants and soil?

• It adds essential nutrients to the soil

• It removes essential nutrients from the soil

• It makes plants grow faster

• It has no effect on plants

What happens to aquatic life when water becomes too acidic?

• They thrive and grow

• They may suffer or die

• They become more colorful

• They become immune to diseases