Acid rain 3
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When these gases mix with moisture it can make rain, snow, hail, or even fog The scientific term for acid rain is acid deposition which means when the acid is taken from the air and is deposited on the earth. Major industries, coal burning factories, power plants and automoble engines are the main sources of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide which caues acid rain. Volcaneoes and forest fires also causes sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide Some of the many problems that come from acid rain is the killing of of many plants and underwater life in thousands of lakes and streams around the world It strips forest soils of nutrients and damages farm crops Acid rain can also corrode stone buildings, bridges, and priceless monuments Acid rain can also be harmful to humans because acid rain kills the crops and fish we eat, ruins homes, and the acid can release lead in the pipes and the lead could go into our drinking water. It is hard to determine where acid rain may fall next, because the wind from a pollueted area could carry pollution to another area and the acid rain could fall there





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Submitted by:
Luke
Date Submitted:
2009-01-24
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