Understanding Acid Rain

What was the pH level of the rain discovered by scientists in the White Mountain National Forest in 1963?

• 5.6

• 4.5

• 3.7

• 7.0

Who coined the term 'acid rain' in the 19th century?

• Robert Angus Smith

• Svante Odén

• Charles Darwin

• John Evelyn

Which compounds in fossil fuel exhaust contribute to acid rain?

• Carbon monoxide and methane

• Chlorine and fluorine

• Sulfur and nitrogen compounds

• Oxygen and hydrogen

What unconventional method did researchers use to study acid rain's effects on a lake in Western Ontario?

• Adding lime to the water

• Dumping sulfuric acid into the lake

• Introducing new fish species

• Building a dam

What was one of the major international agreements to reduce air pollution in Europe?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Geneva Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution

• Paris Agreement

• Montreal Protocol

What technology is used in power plants to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions?

• Catalytic converters

• Carbon capture systems

• Sulfur scrubbers

• Electrostatic precipitators

Which country is currently the world leader in sulfur dioxide emissions?

• Brazil

• India

• China

• United States

What is a potential consequence of rolling back regulations on emissions in the US and Europe?

• Decreased fossil fuel use

• Improved air quality

• Widespread acid rain return

• Increased biodiversity

What is a major factor contributing to the rise of nitrogen oxide emissions in China?

• Increased energy consumption and more cars

• Stricter environmental regulations

• Decreased industrial activity

• Reduction in coal usage

What is the main reason acid rain is not as prevalent in media today?

• It has been completely eradicated

• It was never a significant issue

• Science and regulations have mitigated its effects

• It only affects remote areas