Germany
Where is acid rain a major problem, how many years has it occurred, and name at least three ways it damages?
Acid rain is a problem in Germany. Acid rain has occurred for at least 30 years. It has contaminates soil, kills trees and eats holes in the surface of buildings.
In what three ways is Germany solving the problem of Acid Rain?
They are developing new types of energy such as wind turbines and solar power. Laws have been passed to reduce emissions from cars and factories. Power plants that use water are replacing coal burning factories.
Where is smog a major issue? How did smog get its name?
Smog is a major issue in London. Smog was first used to describe the air in London (thick fog + smoke).
Describe the disaster at Chernobyl. Be thorough in your description,
One of the USSR's nuclear power plants exploded in April 1986. The explosion released large amounts of radiation into the atmosphere.
Describe what Russia’s president (Michail Gorbachev) did after five years with Ukraine. Why?
Michail Gorbachev resigned as president. The economy had fallen even more since the disaster at Chernobyl.He felt that the Chernobyl explosion was a “turning point” that “opened the possibility of much greater freedom of expression, to the point that the system as we knew it could no longer continue.
Discuss two major sources of acid rain caused by the people of Germany.
Two sources of acid rain is smoke from factories, and harmful gases produced by cars and buses.
What man-made creations are responsible for smog? How is smog created by them?
Automobiles are responsible for smog. Exhaust from automobiles contributes to smog.
Describe Russia’s reaction in great detail.
The morning after there was no hint of the explosion. After 36 hours of being exposed to radiation the people were finally told to pack their clothing and evacuate their homes. Nearly nine tons of radioactive material was hurled into the sky.
Describe how acid rain is formed as a cycle.
When any type of fuel is burnt, a lot of different chemicals are produced and released into the air. The chemicals mix with water in the clouds and come down with rain.
What are the two major effects of smog?
Smog burns the lungs, nose and eyes. It blackens buildings and harms wildlife. Asthma and Pneumonia are linked to smog.
What other countries were affected by the nuclear disaster? How?
Belarus, Poland, Russia and other countries received fallout from winds.
What are the two ways acid rain affects trees? How is this different with humans?
Acid rain dissolves and washes away nutrients and minerals in the soil. Acid rain causes the release of harmful substances such as aluminum into the soil. Acid raid is not acidic enough to burn human skin.
Describe the effects of radiation poisoning on workers, animals, and farms after Chernobyl.
In the first months after the accident 28 emergency workers died from acute radiation syndrome. Many animals died or became sick. Fish in rivers were unsafe to eat. Millions of acres of farmlands were poisoned.
Describe what kind of damage acid rain has caused to a major forest in Germany. How does this affect Germany?
Acid rain had destroyed nearly half of the Black forest. It has harmed Germany's economy because of its major natural resources is timber.
Describe the effects of radiation poisoning on workers, animals, and farms after Chernobyl.
A mega tomb has been built over the Chernobyl power plant to contain the radiactive energy. Projects can be implemented to make water potable being that the water there is still contaminated. Modern technologies can be used to improve radiotherapy services for cancer patients.