Causes
What kinds of animals are affected most by acid rain?
Aquatic Wildlife
Name a non-renewable energy source
Which chemical is released in the soil when acid rain occurs?
Aluminum (Al)
Name two gases which are reactants in the process of changing the rain's acidity
Sulfur dioxide & Nitrogen Oxide
Name 2 reasons why acid rain is harmful to trees and plants
Damages its foliage, poisons the tree itself, limits its ability to absorb water
(there are others as well!)
Name 2 consequences acid rain has on humans
- Can cause eye irritation
- Can trigger asthma
What are 2 ways in you can stop acid rain?
- Reduce fossil fuels/air pollution
- Begin using renewable energy
Name 3 causes for an increase in mass in these gases
Factories, Cars, Non-Renewable Energy extraction
(there may be others!)
What are 2 consequences of acid rain that affect aquatic wildlife?
- Increases the pH in water (i.e. lakes, rivers, oceans)
- Is very harmful to fish, clams, etc...
- Disrupts the food chain
Name 3 types of renewable energy
- Solar
- Hydroelectric
- Wind Energy
- Etc...