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Acid Rain Presentation

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What is Acid Rain?

Acid rain is rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, primarily sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

What is Acid Rain?
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Causes of Acid Rain

  • Burning fossil fuels in power plants and vehicles releases sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
  • Industrial processes and natural sources like volcanoes also contribute to these emissions.
  • These gases mix with water vapor, forming acidic compounds that fall as rain or snow.
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Effects on Environment

  • Acid rain damages soil, reducing nutrients and harming plant growth.
  • It acidifies lakes and rivers, killing aquatic life like fish and frogs.
  • Erodes buildings, statues, and monuments made of limestone or marble.
Effects on Environment
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Prevention and Solutions

  • Use cleaner energy sources like wind or solar to reduce fossil fuel dependence.
  • Install scrubbers in factories to remove sulfur dioxide from emissions.
  • International agreements like the Clean Air Act help regulate pollutants.
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Student Activity

  • Test local rainwater pH using litmus paper or a pH meter and record results.
  • Research and present ways to reduce acid rain in your community.
  • Create a poster highlighting the effects of acid rain on ecosystems.
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