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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?
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What is poisoning by acid rain?
Acid rain causes pH problems and can dissolve heavy metals. These may cause poisoning..
Where in the world does acid rain cause the most problems?
california and mostly in australia
Does Germany have acid rain?
Yes Germany does have problems with acid rain.
What problems do acid rain form?
Acid rain can cause harm to aquatic and land creatures, plants to overgrow, and prevent animals from having babies.
what are disadvantage of acid rain?
disadvantages of acid rain: 1. can cause health problems 2. can kill nature 3. can kill animals and their habitats 4. its bad for their environment
The cause of smog and acid rain?
the burning of fossil fuels can cause smog and acid rain
Does acid rain cause erosion?
There are several things that cause erosion, and acid rain is one of them.
Can acid rain cause a storm?
No. Acid rain is polluted rainfall.
Do we cause acid rain?
Yes we do cause acid rain,we do by littering and doing bad stuff to the environment
How is acid rain harmful to animals and plants?
How acid rain is so harmful to animals and plants is that most living creatures need water to live but acid rain is pollution and if that gets in a plants, or animals water supply they either drink or absorb it, and because of the pollutants and chemicals that are in acid rain it can cause digesting problems to animals, and growing problems to plants. Also if a plants absorbs the acid rain, and an animal eats them it will surely kill them in a short while
What countries cause acid rain?
All countries cause acid rain. The more fossil fuels they use and the more industries they have, the more acid rain they create.
Are there any health problems associated with acid rain?
Acid rain in large amounts can produce health issues, however a average acid rain fall does not contain enough acid to really cause any damage or health issues. In order to have enough acid in the rain to cause noticeable health issues, there must be at the least a foot of rain on the ground. Now even if that much rain is common where you live, acid rain is very rare. Even when it is acid rain there is no real way to tell the difference between the two, unless you have all the proper scientific equipment to test it right then and there.
