ACID RAINIn your own words, what is acid rain?What is the problem caused byacid rain?2.Research some more information about thetopic. Write down any other importantinformation that you find.4ļn your own opinion, how big is this issue on ascale of 1 to 1O? Why do you think so?sHow do you think this problem couldbe solved? ACID RAINAcid rain occurs due to the presence of certain pollutants in theatmosphere. Acid raiñ"can belcaused by the combustion of fossiltuels, erupting volcanges, or rotting vegetation that releases sulfurdioxide and nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere.When fossil fuels such as coal, gasoline, and fuel oils are burned,they emit oxides of sulfur, carbon, and nitrogen into the air. Theseoxides combine with moisture in the air to form sulfuric acid,carbonic acid, and nitric acid. The term "acid rain" is also applied toother forms of precipitation-snow, hail, sleet, and fog-that aresimilarly acidic.During the 20th century, acid rain was recognized as a leadingthreat to the Earth's environment. Most acid rain comes from fossilfuel emissions produced in the industrialized northernhemisphere--the United States, Canada, Asia, and most of Europe.Acid rain is devastating to all forms of life, but its effects areespecially severe in freshwater habitats such as lakes, rivers, andstreams. Few aquatic organisms can survive in acidic conditions.By the end of the 20th century, tens of thousands of lakes,especially in Norway, Sweden, and northeastern North America,had been destroyed by acid rain. Acidic precipitation alsodevastates forests and other terrestrial vegetation by leachingminerals from the soil.Structures made of stone, metal, andcement can be damaged or destroyedby acid rain. Particles of sulfur dioxideand nitrogen oxides are easily inhaled andmay cause respiratory diseases such asasthma and bronchitis.Acid rain is a known environmentalproblem that can have a serious effect

Acid rain occurs when acid is produced in both wet and dry forms, such as raindrops and snow.

What is the problem caused by 2. P. In your own words, what is acid rain? acid rain? 4jn your own opinion, how big is this issue on a scale of 1 to 1O? Why do you think so? Research some more information about the topic. Write down any other important information that you find. How do you think this problem could be solved?

What is the problem caused by 2. P. In your own words, what is acid rain? acid rain? 4jn your own opinion, how big is this issue on a scale of 1 to 1O? Why do you think so? Research some more information about the topic. Write down any other important information that you find. How do you think this problem could be solved?

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