Acid Rain
Acid rain results when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) are emitted into the atmosphere and transported by wind and air currents. The SO2 and NOX react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids. These then mix with water and other materials before falling to the ground. Most of it comes from the burning of fossils fuels.
WET DEPOSITION
The acidic particles and gases may deposit to surfaces (water bodies, vegetation, buildings) quickly or may react during atmospheric transport to form larger particles that can be harmful to human health.
Reflection: My thoughts on this was that this was a very easy topic. Acid rain is normally transported by wet deposition. I learned this back in 7th grade and it's a short simple topic to learn.
CITATION: "Acid Rain." United States Environmental Protection Agency. EPA, n.d. Web.
WET DEPOSITION
The sulfuric and nitric acids formed in the atmosphere fall to the ground mixed with rain, snow, fog, or hail.
DRY DEPOSITIONThe acidic particles and gases may deposit to surfaces (water bodies, vegetation, buildings) quickly or may react during atmospheric transport to form larger particles that can be harmful to human health.
Reflection: My thoughts on this was that this was a very easy topic. Acid rain is normally transported by wet deposition. I learned this back in 7th grade and it's a short simple topic to learn.
CITATION: "Acid Rain." United States Environmental Protection Agency. EPA, n.d. Web.
IMAGE("Acid Rain." United States Environmental Protection Agency. EPA, n.d. Web.)
Is there any specific country that is obviously affected by acid rain?
ReplyDeleteHow does acid rain effect society as a whole?
ReplyDeleteGreat picture and simple definitions
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