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Is damaging type of precipitation caused by oxides of sulfur and nitrogen called acid precipitation?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, that is acid precipitation, but it is more usually called acid rain.
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∙ 12y ago
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Damaging type of precipitation caused by oxides of sulfur and nitrogen?
It is called,"Acid Rain".
What is the term for damaging precipitation caused by oxides of sulfur and nitrogen?
Acid rain is the term for damaging preciptation caused by oxides of sulfur and nitrogen.
Damaging type of precipitation caused by oxides of sulfer and nitrogen?
Acid rain
Acid precipitation is caused by a mix of?
Acid precipitation is caused by chemical reaction of compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air.
What contributes most acid precipitation?
The burning of fossil fuels is the largest contributor to acid precipitation. It is caused by sulfur and nitrogen reaction with the atmosphere.
Is precipitation linked to the nitrogen cycle?
precipitation is linked to the nitrogen cycle because air contains nitrogen and when the rail falls there's an average of about 12% nitrogen in the water that falls, which affects the nitrgen cycle by boosting nitrogen levels up to aproximetly 12g of nitrogen per 5m squared, which the added nitrogen levels may affect delicate ecosystems if not properly managed. The increase in nitrogen levels is often caused by gases containing nitrogen being released into the atmosphere.
What is a water shortage caused by long periods of low precipitation in a particular area?
It is called a drought.
What type of precipitation is caused by air being heated at the surface of the earth?
Convectional precipitation is the type of precipitation caused by air being heated at the surface of the earth. Convectional precipitation can fall anywhere on earth.
What are down drafts?
Downdrafts are damaging winds on or near the ground. They are called downbursts or microbursts if caused by a thunderstorm which they usually are
What is humidity caused by in the air?
precipitation
What damaging type of precipitation caused by oxides of sulfur and nitrogen?
Acid rain. In a clean atmosphere rain is naturally slightly acidic, because it absorbs carbon dioxide from animal exhalation. H2O + CO2 = H2CO3 . However, With the release of sulphur dioxide ort nitrogen dioxides intoi the atmosphere, rain becomes more acidic.( lower pH) H2O + SO2 = H2SO3 ( sulphurous acid) H2O + NO(x) = 2HNO(x) (Nitrous/ic Acid)
Which type of rainfall is caused by mountains in the way?
Rainfall in mountain areas is called: Orographic rainfall.
