Acid Precipitation Flashcards
1
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Causes of acid precipitation
A
Fossil fuels, oil and metal mining, car emissions, and factories
2
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Effects on aquatic life
A
Lowers pH of lakes and rivers, can harm fish and organisms
3
Q
Effects of soil quality
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Can take essential nutrients like calcium and magnesium, reducing fertility and plant growth
4
Q
Effect on forests
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Weakens trees by damaging their leaves
5
Q
Effects on animals
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Species may decline or disappear due to stress
6
Q
When and why are the effects the worst
A
During Spring because of snowmelt and runoff
