1. Acid Rain Web Quest Answers OL
It’s raining correct answers

2. 1. What is the major cause of acid rain?
The power plants that produce electricity

3. 2. List three fossil fuels that are burned to produce energy.
Coal, oil, natural gas

4. 3. What happens when fossil fuels are burned?
Harmful gases that contain the pollutants sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air

5. They mix with oxygen and water in the air
4. How do the pollutants emitted from burning fossil fuels create acid rain?
They mix with oxygen and water in the air

6. 5. What are some other ways we can create cleaner energy?
We can use renewable resources such as solar power and wind power.

7. 6. How does acid rain affect lakes and streams?
The acidic waters may not be able to support certain plant and animal life

8. 7. What can be done to reduce the amount of harmful gases in the air??
Reduce emissions

9. 8. Take a look at the trees affected by acid rain in this picture
8. Take a look at the trees affected by acid rain in this picture. Describe what you see..
Some of the trees look like they are dying because they are bare, without leaves

10. 9. What is causing the haze in this picture?
Air Pollution

11. 10. How does acid rain affect our health? Who is most at risk?
The particles in the air make it unhealthy to breathe. Children, the elderly, and people with respiratory problems are most at risk

12. Why is it important to conserve fossil fuels??
It is important to conserve fossil fuels because the planet has a limited amount. It also helps to reduce the amount of emissions that cause acid rain

13. 12. Give two examples of renewable energy sources.?
Solar and wind power

14. 13. What can we do at home to help?
By practicing energy conservation at home and at school, we can decrease the amount of electricity generated so fewer fossil fuels are burned and there is less pollution