Acid rain Flashcards
What is acid rain caused by?
Nitrogen Oxides and Sulphuric Acid in the atmosphere.
How is acid rain released into the atmosphere?
By Burning fossil fuels.
What are the stages of the acid rain cycle?
Nitrogren oxides and sulphuric acid is released into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels
Wind carries the acidic gasses around the air
Acidic gasses are dissolved in rain water and snow ect
What are the effects on acid rain on the enviroment?
Damages leaves, meaning they photosynthesise less.
Root hair cells are damages meaning they take up less minerals
Limestone, buildings and rocks become eroded
Rivers and lakes become acidic.
What happens to animals when rivers and lakes become acidic?
Animals are killed and become toxic which then effects animals higher up the food chain.
