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What environmental factors that have affected limestone?
Acid rain.
Why arnt limestone lakes affected by acid rain?
The 'acid' (sulphur dioxide or nitrogen oxides) dissolved in the rain water are acidic. Limestone is alkali. Therefore, the acid in the rain is neutralised by the limstone.
Which rock would be most affected by acid rain?
Rocks containing carbonate (CO2) are highly affected by acid rain. Limestone (CaCO2) is a very common carbonate rock.
Is limestone mostly affected by acid rain?
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) easily react with acids.
A type of rock that is very badly affected by acid rain?
For example limestone which is calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
Why is limestone a bad material to use with acid rain?
the limestone is very soft and will be dissolved in the acid rain
What effects does acid rain have on limestone?
The acid rain causes erosion and weathering of the limestone.Acid rain attacks and dissolves Limestone .As a result of that , carbon dioxide gas is evolved
What kind of rocks are most affected by acid rain?
Rocks containing calcium carbonate (Ca CO3), example limestone, tend to weather easily. The acid rain reacts with this component in sedimentary rocks and weaken the bonds between its constituent minerals, making it more susceptible to breaking away from the original portion.
What is acid that weathers limestone?
acid rain
How long does it take for acid rain to corrode limestone?
it takes thousands of years for acid rain to corrode limestone.
Is limestone included in acid rain?
Limestone is an alkaline compound and not included in acid rains.
Is granite affected by acid rain?
Yes, granite is affected by acid rain.
