Thursday, May 26, 2011

Acid Rain Article Questions

1.) List a few of the gases which lead to acid rain. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide

2.) What is the source of much of the acid rain producing gases in Pennsylvania? Coal that is being burned in power plants. 

3.) Briefly explain how acid rain forms. It forms when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere combine with water to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid.