Acid Rain by

How is it formed?

amygolden — 2014-04-10 14:37:48 UTC

Acid rain is formed by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. Once they are high in the atmosphere, they are mixed with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form acid rain.

Effects on the Environment

amygolden — 2014-04-11 14:21:51 UTC

Acid rain effects the forest, it slows down the forest's growth or cause death to the forest.

What is Acid Rain?

amygolden — 2014-04-11 14:28:13 UTC

Acid rain is rainfall made sufficiently acidic by atmospheric pollution that causes environmental harm. The main cause is the industrial burning of coal and fossil fuel.

Effects on Environment

amygolden — 2014-04-14 13:09:42 UTC

Some of the most common effects are the loss of fish in acid sensitive lakes and streams. Many species of fish are not able to survive in acidic water.

Effects in Environment

amygolden — 2014-04-14 13:23:51 UTC

Acid rain can also corrode stone. The picture was taken 60 years apart showing the effect of acid rain. The photo on the left was taken in 1908.

Acid Rain on pH Scale

amygolden — 2014-04-14 13:36:05 UTC