Acid Rain Quiz

What is acid precipitation? Any precipitation with a pH of 5.6 Precipitation with a pH of less that 5.6 Precipitation that is not neutral Precipitation with a high pH

Which is a direct effect of acid rain on vegetation? Acid leaches nutrients from the soil, making plants grow poorly Acid damages the foliage of plants Acid makes the plants grow faster

What is an indirect affect of acid rain on Aquatic Life? Acid rain burns the fish Acid rain leaches Aluminum from soil which affects fish reproduction. Acid rain makes the pH of the lake lower. Acid rain makes fields acidic

Which animal is the most sensitive to acid rain? Trout Bass Perch Frogs Clams

How does Acid rain affect buildings, structures and monuments? Acid rain does not affect buildings. Acid rain dissolves marble and limestone building materials and causes corrosion of metals. Acid rain leaches nutrients from the soil. Acid rain affects people’s lungs.

How does acid rain indirectly affect plants? The acids burn the roots of plants The acids lower the rate of germination of seeds The acids leach nutrients from the soil The acids make the soil acidic.

What are the major sources of air pollutants that cause acid rain? Burning coal in power plants and industry and transportation Burning coal only Driving cars and transportation only Burning wood

Sulfur and nitrogen oxides What are the primary pollutants that cause acid rain? Sulfur dioxide only Nitrogen oxides only Carbon dioxide Sulfur and nitrogen oxides

Why is rain naturally slightly acidic? Rain water is slightly acidic because sulfur dioxide in the air dissolves in rain water to form a weak acid. Rain water is slightly acidic because carbon dioxide in the air dissolves in rain water to form a weak acid. Rain water is slightly acidic because nitrogen dioxide in the air dissolves in rain water to form a weak acid.

Which process produces the most sulfur dioxide in the USA? Coal power plants Industry Transport

Where is the acid deposition the most severe? North Eastern USA North Western USA Southern USA Northern USA

What are the secondary pollutants in acid rain? Nitrogen oxides react to form nitric and sulfuric acids. Nitrogen oxides react to form nitric and nitrous acids. Sulfur oxides react to from sulfuric and sulfurous acids. Sulfur oxides react to form nitric, nitrous, sulfuric and sulfurous acids.

Evaluate the catalytic converter as a way to lower acid rain. The catalytic converter reduces sulfur dioxide emissions Nitrogen oxide emissions are lowered, but not 100% Carbon dioxide emissions are lowered. It is an inexpensive solution

Which are methods to reduce acid rain? Catalytic converters, liming lakes, and alkaline scrubbers Alkaline scrubbers, catalytic converters, removing sulfur from coal. Liming lakes, catalytic converters, and removing sulfur from coal

Evaluate liming lakes as a way to mitigate the effects of acid rain. The pH is restored, but some species do not return to the lake. The pH can be raised, but not high enough to make a difference The pH can be raised, but the process is expensive, and some species do not recover.

What substances are converted by the catalytic converter? Carbon dioxide, oxygen, and unburned hydrocarbons are converted into carbon monoxide and water. Carbon, unburned hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides are converted into carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water. Carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides are converted into carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water.

Which catalytic converter is most effective? A B C

Which power source produces the most air pollution? Nuclear Hydroelectric Wind Solar Coal Natural gas