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What are the environmental impacts of acid rain?
What are the environmental impacts of acid rain?
Acid rain damages plant leaves, harms roots by releasing aluminum and other metals from some soils, causes soil acidification that can interfere with bacterial decay and alters nutrient cycling. Acid rain can also cause acidification of fresh water that kills aquatic organisms from algae to fishes.
What causes ocean acidification?
What causes ocean acidification?
As carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere increases, more and more of it dissolves in seawater, causing ocean acidification.
Where does the 'missing' carbon dioxide that is not increasing in the atmosphere come from?
Where does the 'missing' carbon dioxide that is not increasing in the atmosphere come from?
Researchers found that the 'missing' carbon dioxide was in the oceans, as more and more of it dissolves in seawater.
What is the name of the Cambodian lake where the fishing canoe comes from?
What is the name of the Cambodian lake where the fishing canoe comes from?
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What is the reason behind the collapse of the fishery in Tonie Sap?
What is the reason behind the collapse of the fishery in Tonie Sap?
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How much fish is harvested from Tonie Sap each year?
How much fish is harvested from Tonie Sap each year?
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Environmental Impacts
- Acid rain causes soil acidification, damaging plant growth and ecosystems
- Acid rain contaminates water bodies, affecting aquatic life and human consumption
- Acid rain accelerates corrosion of infrastructure, such as buildings and bridges
Ocean Acidification
- Caused by absorption of excess CO2 from the atmosphere, reducing pH levels
- Decreased pH affects marine life, especially organisms with calcium carbonate shells, such as corals and shellfish
Carbon Cycle
- 'Missing' CO2 is absorbed by oceans, land, and atmosphere, rather than accumulating in the atmosphere
- Carbon sinks, such as forests and soil, absorb CO2 through photosynthesis and decomposition
Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia
- Tonle Sap Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia
- Fishing canoe in the lake is a significant source of livelihood for local communities
Fishery Collapse
- Overfishing and destructive fishing practices contribute to the collapse of the fishery in Tonle Sap
- Habitat destruction, water pollution, and climate change exacerbate the decline of the fishery
Tonle Sap Fishery
- Tonle Sap Lake provides approximately 400,000-500,000 tons of fish annually, supporting the livelihoods of millions of people
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Test your knowledge on the harmful effects and causes of acid rain with this informative quiz. Learn about the impact of sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides on the environment and how acid rain can damage plant life and soil. Keywords: acid rain, pollutants, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, environment, plant life, soil.
