What is Acid Rain? - US EPA
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Acid rain, or acid deposition, is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation with acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid that fall to the ground from the atmosphere in wet or dry forms. This can include rain, snow, fog, hail or …
Acid rain - Wikipedia
WEBAcid 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. [1][2] The more acidic the acid rain ...
Acid rain | Definition, Causes, Effects, & Formulas | Britannica
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Acid 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.
Acid Rain: Causes, Effects and Solutions | Live Science
WEBMar 16, 2022 · Acid 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 facts and information - National Geographic
WEBFeb 28, 2019 · Acid 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...
Acid Rain: Definition, Causes, Effects, and Solutions - Science Facts
WEBFeb 3, 2023 · Acid rain, also called acid deposition, is a broad term for any form of precipitation with high concentrations of sulfuric and nitric acids. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), deposition can be wet such as in rain, fog, snow, mist, or dry, as in dust, gas, and smoke.
Acid Rain | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBAug 7, 2024 · The causes of acid rain, how acid rain affects our environment and our health, and what regulatory actions have been put in place to reduce the pollutants that cause acid rain.
Effects of Acid Rain | US EPA
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Overview of the effects of acid rain on ecosystems, plant life, wildlife and man-made structures.
Acid Rain: What Is It and How Can You Prevent It? - Treehugger
WEBMar 18, 2021 · Definition. Acid rain precipitation that forms when acids—typically nitric acid and sulfuric acid—are released from the atmosphere into precipitation. This causes precipitation with pH levels...
Acid Rain Students Site: What is acid rain? - US EPA
WEBAcid rain is rain that has been made acidic by certain pollutants in the air. Acid rain is a type of acid deposition, which can appear in many forms. Wet deposition is rain, sleet, snow, or fog that has become more acidic than normal.