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In this section I will cover what is Acid Rain, what causes it, how we measure it and possible solutions to lower it.
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Acid Rain In this section I will cover what is Acid Rain, what causes it, how we measure it and possible solutions to lower it. What is Acid Rain and What Causes It? "Acid rain" is a broad term used to describe several ways that acids fall out of the atmosphere. A more precise term is acid deposition, which has two parts: wet and dry. Wet deposition refers to acidic rain, fog, and snow. As this acidic water flows over and through the ground, it affects a variety of plants and animals. The strength of the effects depend on many factors, including how acidic the water is, the chemistry and buffering capacity (The resistance of water or soil to changes in pH) of the soils involved, and the types of fish, trees, and other living things that rely on the water. Dry deposition refers to acidic gases and particles. About half of the...
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