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What gases react with water in the atmosphere to form acid rain?
What gases react with water in the atmosphere to form acid rain?
- Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide (correct)
- Ozone and hydrogen peroxide
- Methane and nitrogen dioxide
- Nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide
Which of the following is a result of acid rain?
Which of the following is a result of acid rain?
- Decreased air pollution in urban areas
- Enhanced growth of plant species
- Increased oxygen levels in water bodies
- Reduced pH levels in rainwater (correct)
What is the primary cause of acid rain?
What is the primary cause of acid rain?
- Oxygen depletion in the atmosphere
- Pesticide runoff into water bodies
- Burning of plastic waste
- Emissions from coal burning power plants (correct)
What is the impact of acid rain on the environment?
What is the impact of acid rain on the environment?
Which human activities contribute to the formation of acid rain?
Which human activities contribute to the formation of acid rain?
What are the primary causes of acid rain?
What are the primary causes of acid rain?
Which environmental issue is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which environmental issue is NOT mentioned in the text?
What contributes to the formation of acid rain?
What contributes to the formation of acid rain?
How does acid rain affect the environment?
How does acid rain affect the environment?
Which gases react with water in the atmosphere to form acid rain?
Which gases react with water in the atmosphere to form acid rain?
Study Notes
Acid Rain Formation
- Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) react with water in the atmosphere to form acid rain.
Impact of Acid Rain
- Acid rain disrupts the natural balance of ecosystems, leading to soil acidification, water pollution, and damage to forests and aquatic life.
Causes of Acid Rain
- The primary cause of acid rain is the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release large amounts of SO2 and NOx into the atmosphere.
- Human activities that contribute to the formation of acid rain include industrial processes, vehicle emissions, and energy generation.
Environmental Impacts
- Acid rain can lead to the depletion of calcium and magnesium in soil, altering the pH level and affecting plant growth.
- It can also contaminate water sources, making them unsuitable for human consumption and harming aquatic life.
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Test your knowledge on various environmental problems affecting the world, including acid rain, air pollution, global warming, hazardous waste, ozone depletion, smog, water pollution, overpopulation, and rainforest depletion.
