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Acid rain is formed when sulphur emitted principally from coal burning power stations dissolves and reacts in rain water to form a weak solution of Sulphric Acid (H2SO4). Where the resulting rain falls on forested areas the acidic water leads to defoliation and tree death.
The problem occurs where industrialised power generation is upwind of forested areas, such as the area across the North Sea from England to the forests of Scandinavia.
In Australia the principal areas of power generation are in the coastal areas of the west, and in the more heavily populated areas of Victoria and New South Wales. In the former case, the pollutants are blown by prevailing winds into areas of very little rainfall, and disperse into the atmosphere. In the latter case, the polluting gases are blown over the Tasman Sea and South Pacific where the precipitation falls into the ocean. In both cases, the effect of acid rain is negligible on Australia.
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What countries are not affected by acid rain?
The countries that are not affected by acid rain are Australia,New Zealand and alot more!
Is granite affected by acid rain?
Yes, granite is affected by acid rain.
How is limestone affected by acid rain?
limestone is affected by acid rain because the bhgdnhfhndhn
How is vegetation affected by acid rain?
Vegetation is affected by acid rain by coming in contact with the acid rain can kill the plants. Hope this helps. :)
Is sandstone affected by acid rain?
Sandstone could be affected by acid rain as it is chemical erosion.
How many acres of forests in North America have been adversely affected by acid rain?
Acid rain affects trees and forests by limiting the amounts of nutrients that they obtain from the soil. Acid rain has affected thousands of acres in the United States, mainly affecting the higher elevations of the Appalachian mountains.
How does acid rain effect stone?
Acid rain can dissolve stones.
Are copper roofs affected by acid rain?
it would be affected the acid in the rain would cause the copper to stain and discolor
How do insects get affected by acid rain?
the acid burns them ?
Why is acid rain not a local problem?
Acid rain isnt a local problem, it is an international problem. It is caused by the world wide nation
What is the rain that is affected by pollution and harms trees and lakes?
Commonly called: "Acid Rain."
How has acid rain affected Germany?
Acid rain destroys trees in Germany's forests.
