Acid and Bases

In lakes  that are exposed to acid rain, fish populations are declining.
  This is primarily due to changes in which lake condition?

• size

• pH

• temperature

• location

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Which is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

• spraying pesticides on crops

• burning fossil fuels for energy

• dumping sewage in rivers

• using Nuclear power stations

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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.

Which does NOT cause acid rain?

• erupting volcanoes

• burning fossil fuels - coal, oil, gas

• electric cars

• car engines

Which of these contributes to acid rain?

• HCl

• NaOH

• CaO

• SO₂

Acid rain has a pH LESS than

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 3

What human activity is the main cause of acid rain?

• cars

• deforestation

• coal power plants / power stations

• volcanoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What can acid rain corrode (react and dissolve)?

• statues

• houses

• grass

• trees

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What are the two types of acids that are in acid rain?

• Iron

• sulfuric

• nitric

• sulfur

Acid rain can damage

• Drinking water sources

• Aquatic (water) life

• Architecture / buildings

• All options are correct

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