Acid Rain

What is Acid Rain?

 Wet and dry
deposition of acidic
substances from the
atmosphere

 Rain, snow, cloud

water droplets or
solid particles
– Sulfur Dioxide
– Nitrogen Dioxide
 Where do SO2 and NO2 Particles Come
From?

 Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide

particles are emitted from utility plants,
especially coal-fed electric plants
 Automobiles also emit acid rain causing
pollution
Measuring Acid Rain
Sources of Acid Rain
How Does Acid Rain Effect Our
Lives?
Acid Rain in the US
 What Can You Do?
 Students can Use Less Energy….
– Turn off lights at home and
classroom
– Turn of computers
– Ride bikes when possible
– Use less paper
– Use less water (conserve energy used
to heat)
– Recycle