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What is Acid Rain?
For some people, acid rain seems such a far-fetched notion about rain that melts and eats away at the flesh of any person. However, nothing can be farther from the truth. Acid rain is something that describes the chemical makeup of rain which has become pollutants to the environment more than a harmless light drizzle. What is acid rain?Acids are substances which have a sour taste and is entirely c... [Read More]
The Acid Rain Threat
Acid rain has become one of the alarming environmental problems in the world today. It has seriously affected natural ecosystems all over the world and pose a threat to the survival of a variety of plant and animal life. If left unchecked, acid rain may do considerable damage to lakes, forests and other natural habitats.How acid is acid rain?Acid rain is brought about by the emission of sulfur dio... [Read More]
How Acid Rain Work
Acid rain occurs when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are emitted into the atmosphere, undergo chemical transformations, and are absorbed by water droplets in the clouds. The droplets then fall to the earth as either rain, snow, or sleet. This can increase the acidity of the soil, and affect the chemical balance of lakes and streams.Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects seve... [Read More]