Air Pollution and Acid Rain

Which of these are sources of carbon monoxide?

• Solar panels

• Beef production

• Car exhausts

• Factories burning oil

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are dissolved in _______ to make acid rain.

• rainwater

• river water

• sea water

What is the independent variable in the acid rain experiment?

• Type of plant

• Amount of sunlight

• Use of lemon juice / water

• Use of soil / compost

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of these is not a control variable in the acid rain experiment?

• environment

• light

• temperature

• height

What process is the main contributor to the acid rain problem?

• Car exhaust

• Burning coal and oil

• Burning wood

• Air conditioners

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the source of acid rain in this picture?

• lakes and rivers

• Put the fries in the bag

• The Powerplant and truck

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What causes acid rain?

• High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution

• Fertilizer use

• Pesticide use

• CFCs

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The Canada-US Air Quality Agreement was designed to...

• reduce pollution from motor vehicles.

• increase the use of renewable energy.

• increase cooperation on the oil pipeline.

• reduce emissions across boarders.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

What would you expect the pH of normal rainwater to be? What about acid rain?

c

b

a

Pool Water

Rain Water

Acid Rain

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

How does acid rain disrupt photosynthesis?

• By making the soil poisonous

• By washing the nutrients from the soil

• By helping pest attacks get bigger

• By making the branches weaker

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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