Acid Rain

What is Acid Rain?  Wet and dry deposition of acidic substances from the atmosphere  Rain, snow, cloud water droplets or solid particles –Sulfur Dioxide –Nitrogen Dioxide

Where do SO 2 and NO 2 Particles Come From?  Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide particles are emitted from utility plants, especially coal-fed electric plants  Automobiles also emit acid rain causing pollution

Measuring Acid Rain

Sources of Acid Rain

How Does Acid Rain Effect Our Lives?

Acid Rain in the US

What Can You Do?  Students can Use Less Energy…. –Turn off lights at home and classroom –Turn of computers –Ride bikes when possible –Use less paper –Use less water (conserve energy used to heat) –Recycle