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Bookmark or Share- Acid rain facts and information - National GeographicAcid rain describes any form of precipitation that contains high levels of nitric and sulfuric acids. It can also occur in the form of snow, fog, and tiny bits of dry material that settle to...
- Acid Rain: Causes, Effects and Solutions | Live ScienceAcid rain, or acid deposition, is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation that contains acidic components, such as sulfuric acid or nitric acid. The precipitation is not...
- Acid rain - WikipediaAcid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it has elevated levels of hydrogen ions (low pH). Most water, including drinking water, has a neutral pH that exists between 6.5 and 8.5, but acid rain has a pH level lower than this and ranges from 4–5 on average.
- Effects of Acid Rain | US EPAOverview of the effects of acid rain on ecosystems, plant life, wildlife and man-made structures.
- Acid rain | Definition, Causes, Effects, & Formulas | BritannicaAcid rain, precipitation possessing a pH of about 5.2 or below mainly produced from the emission of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (the combination of NO and NO2). Acid deposition can reduce the pH of surface waters, lower biodiversity, and increase the susceptibility of plants to disease and other stressors.
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