Acid Rain

Question 1

Effects:causes extensive damage to vegetation, water resources, natural ecosystem
ACUATIC ECOSYSTEMS ARE SERIOUSLY THREATENED BY ACIDIC WATER
skin disorders, endangers the wildlife
It can make animal species extinct
Damages the stonework of buildings and statues.

Answer 1

Some measures to prevent: not burning fossil fuels and wood, therefore the most effective alternative to prevent acid rain is to use ENVIRONMELTALLY-FRIENDLY AND RENEWABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY/
Imposing Vehicle emission standards ro control pollutants.
Introducing more effecitve laws to deal with this environmental issue.
Encouraging industries to move to suburbs by providing enough incentives and other financial assistance.

Question 2

A substance that makes sth dirty

Answer 2

Contaminant, Contamination

Question 3

Poisonous gases

Answer 3

Toxic gases

Question 4

Smog is a major problem in Athens.

As we flew into the airport, we could see a murky yellow smog hovering over the city.

Answer 4

Smog: A mixture of smoke, gases, and chemicals, especially in cities, that makes the atmosphere difficult to breathe and harmful for health

Question 5

There’s been a steady decline in smokestack industries such as shipbuilding and steel.

Answer 5

Smokestack industry: a traditional industry that produces large machines or materials used in other industries and creates pollution in doing so.

Question 6

Waste gases expelled from an engine when working

Answer 6

Exhaust