Acid rain is a very serious air and water pollution problem. Many people feel that it is the most serious pollution problem that we now face. Scientists say that plant and animal life in thousands of lakes in the United States and Canada has already been destroyed by acid rain. Acid rain forms in the upper atmosphere. There‚ sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides mix with water vapor. They mix with water vapor to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid. When the vapor condenses and rain falls‚ the acids fall with it
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Pollution effects are not confined to the environment. The potential for damage to historical monuments has already been realized. Some damage‚ such as from wind or rain‚ is unavoidable. However‚ pollution contributes additional risk factors that can increase the level of destruction. The effects may be minor‚ such as a blackening of the surface of monuments due to dust. Other impacts can have permanent consequences. Significance 1. Pollution negatively impacts historical monuments and
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April 6‚ 2013 SCI/275 Atmospheric Issues The atmospheric issue that I chose to discuss was air pollution and the major effects that it has on our environment. The earth is constantly being polluted by all types of gases that are continuously being released into the atmosphere. Not all gases are harmful; actually there are numerous amounts of gases that are released that are needed for humans to survive on this planet. There are a few factors that contribute to pollution more than others which
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The first effect is acidification. Because of the chemical reaction‚ sulfuric acid with cloud start to rain‚ called acid rain. The acid rain can harm vegetation and water life‚ and harm the food chain indirectly. In addition‚ some buildings and machines are damaged by acid rain because the acid does huge damage on the surface of metal. Many factories and house spend million dollars on preventing the damage from acid rain. Therefore‚ acidification is the first effects of air pollution. The second
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an air pollutant‚ such as sulfuric acid combines with the water droplets that make up clouds‚ the water droplets become acidic‚ forming acid rain. When acid rain falls over an area‚ it can kill trees and harm animals‚ fish‚ and other wildlife. Acid rain destroys the leaves of plants. When acid rain infiltrates into soils‚ it changes the chemistry of the soil making it unfit for many living things that rely on soil as a habitat or for nutrition. Acid rain also changes the chemistry of the lakes
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Environment issues in Europe Air pollution‚ acid rain‚ and the disaster at Chernobyl have weakened or almost destroyed the natural environment in Europe. All of these have caused major concern and actions in Europe. People being scared if they go outside they might die. All this because of pollution; pollution is powerful and very dangerous. Air pollution is one of the environmental hardships Europe has to face. Air pollution is caused by power plants‚ and traffic; pumping fossil fuel into the
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cause air pollution. The major air pollutants are acid rain‚ smog‚ fly ash‚ and indoor air pollutants. Acid rain is caused by when exhaust from burning fossil fuels combine with water vapor in the atmosphere and falls as rain or snow. Acid rain causes extensive damage to water‚ forest‚ soil‚ resources‚ and even human health. Many lakes and streams have been contaminated by acid rain and this had lead to a diminished population of fish. Acid rain has lead to the international limitations of sulphur
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trees which are disappearing. Every rain-forest also contains millions of animals‚ insects and flowers. These are destroyed‚ too. Is there any solution? Governments in rain-forest countries need to plan and work together. They should protect certain areas and plant new forests. Cars and factories are very dirty. They can also be dangerous for people‚ wildlife and environment. One of Europe and North America’s most serious pollution problems is ‘acid rain’. This happens when factories send gases
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on earth‚ such as Acid rain‚ Animal testing‚ computers‚ ecology‚ environment‚ cloning‚ technology‚ ethics‚ human‚ experimentation‚ genetic‚ global warming‚ human‚ project‚ nuclear energy‚ organ donation‚ Ozone layer‚ packaging‚ pesticides‚ pollution‚ reproduction‚ unemployment‚ research‚ waste disposal‚ radiation‚ pre-natal testing‚ genetic counseling‚ genetic screening‚ bio-ethics… they can be very useful and they can also be very harmful. Acid Rain Acid rain is a rain that is unusually acidic
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your school bulletin. Use the notes given below to write your article. Effects of the air pollution: • deteriorating air quality • health hazards – lung diseases and skin irritations • acid rain – affects agriculture and wildlife Measures to overcome air pollution: • enforcement of stricter rules and regulations against open burning • car-pooling and the use of unleaded petrol When writing the article‚ you must remember to: •
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