What Is Acid Rain

Which of these is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

• spraying pesticides on crops
• burning fossil fuels for energy
• dumping sewage in river systems
• using uranium to generate electricity

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Which one of these is NOT a direct result of acid rain?

• damage to monuments
• dying fish
• spread of disease
• weakened trees

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True or false.  Acid rain can become a problem in different countries through transboundary pollution.

• true
• false

How is acid rain formed?

• Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide mix with water in the ocean.
• Carbon dioxide and oxygen mix with water in the air.
• Sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide mix with lake water.
• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide mix with water in the air.

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Which of these is an impact of acid rain?

• dissolves nutrients in the soil
• raises oxygen levels
• gives off chemicals
• reduces the amount of coal used

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Which is NOT caused by acid rain?

• damage to statues

• dying fish

• spread of disease

• weakened trees

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True or false. Acid rain caused in one country can cause problems in other nearby countries

• true

• false

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Which is a result of human activities?

• decay of leaves in a forest

• acid rain kills fish in a lake

• volcanic eruptions

• bad weather

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Acid rain is a serious problem in some countries.

• True 
• False

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Which does NOT cause acid rain?

• erupting volcanoes

• burning fossil fuels - coal, oil, gas

• electric cars

• car engines