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1.4.6 Acid rain Flashcards

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What is acid rain?

A

Rain that is more acidic than normal

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What is the cause of acid rain?

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Human activity is the main cause. Can also be caused by natural events such as volcanoes releasing gas into the atmosphere

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What is the name of the process which removes SO2 from waste gas?

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Flue gas desulphurisation

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Where is FGD useful?

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In coal-fired power stations

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