Acid Rain Flashcards
1
Q
What gases cause acid rain
A
Carbon dioxide sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen
2
Q
How can we tell the acidity of acid rain
A
By measuring its ph
3
Q
What is the ph of natural water
A
Ph7
4
Q
What is the ph for acid rain
A
Ph 3-5
5
Q
What does acid rain do to the enviroment
A
It corrodes metal structures damage rocks and the earth
6
Q
Why does acid rain interfere with metal
A
Because Metal reacts with acid
7
Q
The main waste gas that causes acid rain is
A
Sulphur dioxide
8
Q
Sulphur dioxide is give off from burning what
A
Oil and coal
9
Q
Power station s burn fossil fuels to make what
A
Electricity
10
Q
Acid rain washes what away
A
Minerals from the soil
11
Q
Acid rain corrodes what
A
Metal and stone work
12
Q
Who come up with the term acid rain
A
Robert smith
