Acid Rain Quiz

What is the main source of acid rain?

• decaying plants

• burning wood

• burning of fossil fuels

• erupting volcanoes

Where is the 'black triangle'?

• England, Ireland, and Scotland

• Poland, France, and Germany

• East Germany, Ukraine, and Russia

• Poland, Czechoslovakia, and East Germany

Which of the following explains why acid rain is a global problem?

• Every place on the planet regularly receives acid rain.

• Acid rain can move from one location to another.

• All countries are industrialized with factories that pollute.

• All governments ignored the problem until the 1990s.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the pH level of lemon juice?

• 3

• 2

• 6.6

• 10.5

What is the main component in acid rain that has a negative effect on air quality?

• Sulfur dioxide

• Ammonia

• Nitrogen oxides

• Carbon monoxide

What is the scientific name for acid rain deposition?

• Acid rain

• Acidic precipitation

• Sulfuric and nitric acids

• Acid deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the pH level of milk of magnesia?

• 10.5

• 6.6

• 3

• 2

What is the main pollutant in the 'black triangle' region?

• Ammonia

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Nitrogen oxides

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the main reason for the destruction of buildings by acid rain?

• Toxic chemicals in the air

• High acid levels in the atmosphere

• Limestone destruction

• Polluted water system

What was the main pollutant in the Polish section of the 'black triangle'?

• Nitrogen oxides

• Heavy metal from soft coal

• Ammonia

• Sulfur dioxide