Acid Rain -Cadence Amaral

What is acid rain?

• Rain that's made acidic by pollution that causes environmental harm, usually to forests and lakes.

Why is it bad?

• Acid rain makes waters acidic and causes them to absorb the pollution that makes its way from soil into lakes and streams.

What are the causes?

• Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that starts when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. 
• An example of a cause for acid rain would be burning coal and other fossil fuels.

How can we prevent acid rain?

• A good way to reduce acid rain is to produce energy without using fossil fuels. Instead, people can use renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power.

Summary

• In conclusion, Acid rain is acidic rain caused by the burning of coal and other fossil fuels. Acid rain causes the deconstruction of the environment and the poisoning of the earth with pollution. Acid rain is easily avoidable by using renewable energy sources, like solar and wind energy.

By Cadence Amaral

Citations-

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Agency, Environmental Protection. “Acid Rain.” Https://www3.Epa.gov, www3.epa.gov/acidrain/education/site_students/beingdone.html.

Earth Eclipse. (2019). Primary Causes of Acid Rain | Earth Eclipse. [online] Available at: https://www.eartheclipse.com/environment/primary-causes-of-acid-rain.html [Accessed 21 Feb. 2019].