Asked by Paula Moody on Jun 16, 2024
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What is acid rain?
Acid Rain
Precipitation that has been made acidic by atmospheric pollution, causing environmental harm to forests, bodies of water, and buildings.
- Illustrate familiarity with significant environmental issues including genetic pollution, degradation, biodiversity loss, and acid precipitation.
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Abiyan NazmiJun 19, 2024
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Acid rain is precipitation whose acidity destroys forests and the ecosystems of lakes.It is formed by sulfur dioxide and other gases emitted by coal-burning power plants,pulp and paper mills,and motor-vehicle exhaust.
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate familiarity with significant environmental issues including genetic pollution, degradation, biodiversity loss, and acid precipitation.