Acid Rain by MARGOT MAUCERI https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p Made with Science: Emma, Margot, Alex en-us 2022-05-10 18:23:26 UTC 2022-05-12 00:26:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://naturalenergyhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/acid-rain-causes-effects-prevention-1024x768.jpeg How Acid Rain Forms margotmauceri https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179373004 Acid rain can be caused by natural and chemical emissions. 

-Natural causes can trigger acid rain such as volcanoes because of the gas they emit-manmade sources like cars, factories or power generator facilities 
-All causes emit sulfur and nitrogen gases which are components of acid rain. 
-Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) are gases that can be moved by the wind up into the atmosphere.-In order for acid rain to form, after SO2 and NOx mix with water, oxygen, and chemicals: it mixes with water again which turns into condensation and creates acid rain. ]]> 2022-05-11 13:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179373004 emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179379228 Acid rain is especially harmful in aquatic environments. This is because acid rain causes the pH of a body of water to decline and become more acidic. Some animals can tolerate the acidic environment, but most are at put risk when the pH declines. More acidic waters means more aluminum in the water. This creates a deadly environment for fish and aquatic life. 
pH 5=fish eggs cannot hatch
Lower pH= adult fish die
A healthy lake must be of a pH of 6.5 or higher, and when a pH becomes 4, the lake/body of water is “dead.” Acid rain is killing our lakes, rivers, and ponds. Something needs to be done before our entire planet is destroyed.

]]> 2022-05-11 13:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179379228 Acid Rain Effects on Forests margotmauceri https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179383418 2022-05-11 13:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179383418 Acid Rain Effects on Infrastructure margotmauceri https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179384229 2022-05-11 13:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179384229 Analysis of Photo #1 margotmauceri https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179387503 -This picture shows the effects of acid rain on the environment, in particular forests. The trees are stripped of their leaves and are left with empty branches. Trees are also living beings which means that we can infer acid rain can destroy live organisms. 
- But the acidic rain does not have a low enough pH level to cause damage to human skin. It only causes respiratory diseases and lung damage when the air particles are breathed in. Still very harmful to humans, even if it doesn't cause physical harm.

]]> 2022-05-11 13:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179387503 Analysis of Photo #2 margotmauceri https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179390629 -This is a comparison picture of a statue (infrastructure) before and after acid rainfall. As you can see, the statue looks like it has been melted and destroyed. It appears to be in a drastic state compared to the original state. This also demonstrates how powerful and dangerous acid rain can be on infrastructures. The pH level is low enough to where it can create dramatic changes in infrastructure. It is a cause for concern. Especially for monuments, historical buildings and normal spaces where people work and live.

]]> 2022-05-11 13:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179390629 What is Acid rain and what else can be acidic? aleemahtyson https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179393205 Acid rain is also called acid precipitation or acid deposition possesses  a pH of about 5.2 or below primarily produced front the emission of sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides. Normal acid is slightly acidic, with a PH of 5.6 while acid rain has a PH between 4.2 and 4.4. However, anything that has acidic components such as sulfuric or nitric acid will fall from the atmosphere to the ground in wet or dry forms (snow, fog, rain, hail, or dust all can acidic).  

]]> 2022-05-11 13:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179393205 emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179408649 Acid rain contains nitrogen oxide, which contributes to the forming of the ground level ozone, a huge pollutant that is harmful to plants, animals, and humans. The ground level ozone is extremely dangerous because of the effects it has on peoples health. This ozone causes damaged airways, bronchitis, and asthma. These are life long conditions that people didn't sign up for, and acid rain is a part of the problem. The harmful ozone can also have negative effects on vegetation, it's been shown to increase disease in crops and decrease growth.

]]> 2022-05-11 13:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179408649 What Can We Do to Reduce Acid Rain? aleemahtyson https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179413741 First, recycling can be a great way to reduce acid rain. We can recycle with biomass (using organic plant and animal matter) and using Geothermal (using hot springs). Second, we can start producing energy without using fossil fuels and using renewable energy such as solar and wind power. Third, energy use is a big contributor to pollution and acid rain, a good way to combat this is to conserve energy. Small things like not using your air conditioner so much and turning off lights can help conserve energy. Fourth, cars are arguably the biggest problem when it comes to fossil fuel emissions, since fossil fuels are the root causes of acid rain, switching to an alternative, cleaner fuel will improve acid rain and our planet as a whole. Finally, we can use the Liming method (the method has been used to neutralize the pH levels of the water and has been used to restore wildlife).  ]]> 2022-05-11 13:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179413741 emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179433830 Acid rain has the power to deteriorate wildlife and structures. Acids are corrosive because of their affinity for water. Acid rain takes away the protective film on trees, and it can even stop trees from growing. The deterioration of trees is detrimental for an ecosystem because tress are arguably the most important part of an ecosystem. Trees clean our air, conserve water, and preserve soil. The deterioration of trees is a huge problem, and a big reason why acid rain needs a solution. Acid rain can even cause deterioration of limestone and marble monuments. It's power is scary, and the reason for its corrosion is it's low pH level. Because of the acids in the rain, it has corrosive abilities that need to be stopped.

]]> 2022-05-11 13:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179433830 emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179436097 Acid rain damages forests. It seeps into the soil, and the soil loses nutrients like calcium. Instead, aluminum is released, making it harder for trees to absorb water. This damages all the plants that grow in the soil, because they can't get the nutrients they need to survive. Ecosystems are all connected, and the plants being damaged affect all the animals who rely on vegetation for food. Eventually, without plants, the whole ecosystem crumbles. ]]> 2022-05-11 13:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2179436097 Circulation of Acid Rain margotmauceri https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180155569 -This photo describes the process by which acid rain is created, how it travels, and how it affects the environment. ]]> 2022-05-11 21:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180155569 Acid Rain Pathway margotmauceri https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180156540 -This photo is very helpful to understand all the different ways that acid rain travels the effects of it are so widespread, and there are several ways that the acid is spread.]]> 2022-05-11 21:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180156540 Formation of Acid Rain margotmauceri https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180157053 -This diagram gives a clear representation of how these gasses are formed, and the process by which acid rain is made. It’s a complex process that involves many factors, but this image breaks down the process in simple terms. ]]> 2022-05-11 22:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180157053 emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180245350 Episodic acidity can occur as a result of melting snow and severe rain downpours. When the melting snow or precipitation brings increased levels of acidic deposits and the soil can't buffer it (buffering is when the soil can stop the effects of acid rain from affecting the plants/animals), lakes that aren't ordinarily acidic may experience the consequences of acid rain. This brief period of higher acidity (lower pH) can cause a short-term stress on the ecosystem, causing injury or death to a range of animals or species.]]> 2022-05-11 23:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180245350 Articles emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180264703 “Acid Rain.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/science/acid-rain. 
Bradford, Alina. “Acid Rain: Causes, Effects and Solutions.” LiveScience, Purch, 16 Mar. 2022, https://www.livescience.com/63065-acid-rain.html. 
EPA. “Effects of Acid Rain.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, https://www.epa.gov/acidrain/what-acid-rain. 
EPA. “What Causes Acid Rain?” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, https://www3.epa.gov/acidrain/education/site_students/whatcauses.html#:~:text=Acid%20rain%20is%20caused%20by,pollutants%2C%20known%20as%20acid%20rain. 
EPA. “What Is Acid Rain?” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, https://www.epa.gov/acidrain/what-acid-rain. 
EPA. “What Is Being Done?” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, https://www3.epa.gov/acidrain/education/site_students/beingdone.html#:~:text=Because%20nitrogen%20oxides%20are%20created,the%20way%20they%20burn%20coal.&text=A%20great%20way%20to%20reduce,as%20solar%20and%20wind%20power. 
McCloy, John, and Jeanne Yacoubou MS. “5 Major Types of Renewable Energy [+2 under Development].” Green Coast, 28 Dec. 2021, https://greencoast.org/types-of-renewable-energy/. 
Nunez, Christina. “Acid Rain.” Environment, National Geographic, 4 May 2021, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/acid-rain. 
Rinkesh, Arnold, and About. “Acid Rain: Causes, Effects and Solutions to Increase in the Ph Level.” Conserve Energy Future, 16 July 2020, https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-and-effects-of-acid-rain.php. 
]]> 2022-05-12 00:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180264703 Image #1: emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180269656 Boumis, Robert. “Negative Health Effects of Acid Rain on Humans.” Sciencing, 13 Aug. 2019, https://sciencing.com/negative-health-effects-acid-rain-humans-24007.html. ]]> 2022-05-12 00:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180269656 Image #2: emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180270848 What Is Acid Rain? - Quora. https://www.quora.com/What-is-acid-rain. ]]> 2022-05-12 00:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180270848 Diagram #1: emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180272152 Robbins, Tucker, et al. “Home.” https://www.actionnews5.com/. ]]> 2022-05-12 00:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180272152 Diagram #2: emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180274672 “Acid Rain Pathway with Diagram.” Https://Www.conceptdraw.com, https://www.conceptdraw.com/examples/acid-rain-pathway-with-diagram. ]]> 2022-05-12 00:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180274672 Diagram #3: emmasweger https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180276096 EPA. “What Is Acid Rain?” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, https://www.epa.gov/acidrain/what-acid-rain. ]]> 2022-05-12 00:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/margotmauceri/48stjt4f2wgj146p/wish/2180276096