Acid Rain is Caused by Sulfur Dioxide Flashcards
1
Q
What does burning fossil fuels do?
A
Release harmful gases like CO2 and Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
2
Q
Where does Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen come from?
A
Sulfur impurities in the fossil fuels
3
Q
What happens when sulfur dioxide mixes with rain clouds?
A
It forms dilute sulfuric acid
4
Q
What does dilute sulfuric acid fall as?
A
Acid rain
5
Q
What are the main causes of acid rain?
A
Internal combustion engines in cars
Power stations
