What is Acid Rain? | National Geographic

What is the major human activity that releases nitric oxides and sulfur dioxides into the atmosphere?

• respiration

• burning fossil fuels

Acid rain can create toxic conditions for aquatic animals like crayfish, amphibians, clams, and fish.

• True

• False

How does acid rain affect forests?  Check ALL that apply.

• makes it hard for trees to take up water

• damages tree leaves

• robs soils of essential nutrients

How can we decrease the amount of acid rain?

• use more fossil fuels

• use alternative energy sources