Acid Rain {Katie Coffey}

Acid Rain is any form of precipitation with acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid that fall to the earth from the atmosphere in wet and or dry forms. This can include rain, snow, fog, hail or even dust that is acidic in any way.  

Acid Rain Pathway 
1. Emissions of SO (Sulfur), and NO (Nitrogen), are released into the air
2. Pollutants are transformed into acid particles that may be transported long distance. 
3. These acid particles then fall to the earth as wet and dry deposition (Dust, rain, snow, etc.) 
4. May cause harmful effects on soil, forests, streams and lakes. 
Measuring Acid Rain 
How does Acid Rain occur? 

Putting Sulfur and or Nitrogen into the atmosphere by: 
  • Burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity.  
  • Vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Manufacturing, oil refineries and other industries.
Winds can blow Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxides over long distances acid rain an issue for everyone. Not just those who live close to these issues 


Reflection
I was a bit surprised when I learned that Acid rain isn't as dangerous as I thought it was. If it hit your skin, the likely hood of it burning your skin is slim to none. It mainly affects the plant life more than anything. I was also surprised at how little acid there is in acid rain. On the PH scale, soda is more acidic than acidic rain is! That was a huge shocker. 















Citations: 
https://www.epa.gov/acidrain/what-acid-rain

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 1, 2017 at 5:34 PM

    Great detail of Acid Rain.
    What are some other facts about Acid Rain?
    Some species are resistant towards Acid Rain.

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