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Long-distance travel of pollutants?
Pollution effects felt far from the source due to wind patterns.
Soil mitigation of acid rain?
Soils with calcium or limestone can neutralize acids.
Bedrock mitigation of acid rain?
Limestone or marble bedrock can neutralize acids.
What are the steps in wet deposition?
1. NOx and SO2 released. 2. React with water. 3. Form nitric and sulfuric acid. 4. Acid precipitation falls.
Describe the process of dry deposition.
1. NOx and SO2 released. 2. React with ammonia. 3. Form nitric salts and sulfates. 4. Fall as gas/particulate.
What is the process of acidification of lakes?
1. Acid rain falls. 2. pH of water decreases. 3. Aluminum released from soils. 4. Harm to aquatic life.
What is the effect of acid rain on soil nutrients?
Dissolves essential nutrients and releases toxic metals.
What is the effect of acid rain on fish?
Hindered egg release and damage to gills.
What causes damage to leaves from acid rain?
Direct contact with acidic precipitation.
What causes the erosion of statues from acid rain?
Acid dissolves and erodes stone materials.
What is the cause of increased aluminum in soil?
Acid rain dissolving aluminum compounds in soil.
What is the effect of burning fossil fuels?
Releases SO2 and NOx, leading to acid rain.
What is the effect of acid rain on the pH of lakes?
Decreases the pH, making them more acidic.