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Where does acid rain rain the most?

In the US its New York


Who caused acid rain?

as humans, we have actually caused acid rain by polluting the air around us.


Where in the US is acid rain the worst?

China,Japan


What does acid rain usually cost us?

hydration


How is it possible for acid rain in other parts of the world to affect us in new zealand?

Acid rain damages a plants germination process. If to much acid rain= is given to it, it will die. (SAD) :-(


What does the term acid rain?

acid rain is when rain contains weak carbonic acid. This rain, as it falls, picks up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the air. all rain is slightly acidic because of carbon dioxide but it does no harm to us whatsoever.


Is acid rain an environmental threat in the US?

Yes it will kill you


Why is acid rain from the US a problem in Canada?

Air pollution,


What if acid rain fell for days will it effect us then?

it depends if the co2 in the rain is high if not then definitely not


What problems does acid rain cause to people?

Acid rain is rain that has been made acidic by certain pollutants in the air. Acid rain" is a broad term referring to a mixture of wet and dry deposition. Acidity in rain is measured by collecting samples of rain and measuring its pH. Rain that has become acidic after contact with certain atmospheric gases. What causes acid rain? Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. Acid rain is caused by smoke and gases that are given off by factories and cars that run on fossil fuels. Acid deposition is a general term that includes more than simply acid rain. How is acid rain made?


What is primarily responsible for acid rain in the northeast us?

Emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from burning fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, are primarily responsible for acid rain in the northeast US. When these pollutants react with water vapor in the atmosphere, they form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which then fall to the ground as acid rain.


What is the primary source of acid rain eastern US?

The primary source of acid rain is sulphur oxides e.g H2SO4,SO2,SO3 respectively