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Acid rain

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    Review about what causes acid rain, its effects and what we can do to reduce it.
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  • Which three gasses form acid rain?
    Carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide
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  • Name a substance in your home which contains an acid.
    Vinegar, oranges, citrus fruit, toothpaste, cleaning powders, etc.
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  • Which acid is formed when carbon dioxide mixes with water?
    Carbonic acid
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  • What is the name of the acid when nitrogen oxide mixes with water?
    Nitric acid
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  • What is the name of the acid when sulphur dioxide mixes with water?
    sulphuric acid
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  • What substances release acid gasses when they are burned?
    Fossil fuels
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  • What test can we do to see if rainwater is acidic?
    pH test
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  • What other forms of electricity could we use instead of burning fossil fuels?
    Wind power, solar power or hydro power
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  • What are some natural sources of greenhouse gasses?
    Volcanoes, respiration by plants, decomposition of plants and release from the ocean.
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  • Why is rainwater naturally slightly acidic?
    Carbon dioxide is naturally present in the atmosphere and forms carbonic acid which makes rainwater slightly acidic.
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