15 Questions
Which of the following is the main cause of acid rain?
Oxides of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide
What is the pH of normal rainfall?
5.4
What happens when water interacts with oxides of nitrogen or sulfur dioxide?
It becomes highly acidic
What are the effects of acid rain on ecosystems?
It destroys marine and arboreal ecosystems
How does acid rain affect human structures?
It corrodes human structures made of stone or metal
What are the main sources of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide?
Power plants, refineries, and vehicles
What are the different forms of acid precipitation mentioned in the text?
Acid rain, acid snow, and acid fog
Which industry was responsible for the majority of sulfur dioxide emissions that contributed to acid rain?
Power plant industry
What economic policy was implemented to limit pollution from power plants?
Cap and trade
Why did some critics refer to the allowances in the cap and trade system as 'licenses to pollute'?
The allowances allowed power plants to emit unlimited pollution
What did some power plants do to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions?
Add desulfurizing scrubbers to their smokestacks
Which regions adopted their own solutions to address acid rain after the United States?
Canada and the European Union
What did international treaties aim to do in relation to air pollution?
Reduce air pollution worldwide
Which countries still struggle with the environmental consequences of acid rain?
Russia, India, and China
What were some of the key factors that contributed to the elimination of acid rain in the United States and Canada?
Scientific consensus, efficient technology, and reasonable costs for pollution
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