2. These gases dissolve in _______ 1.

The ______________________ in
________ in the atmosphere and power stations, factories, and
3. Acid rain is formed when are converted to ______________ motor vehicles releases _______
sulphur dioxide and nitrogen and _______________. __________ and ______________.
dioxide dissolve in rain water.
The pH of rain water is below
_____.

ACID RAIN

4. Effects of acid rain:

a) Damages the leaves of plants, thereby reducing __________________.
b) Soil becomes __________ and less suitable for planting of crops.
c) Causes _____________ of heavy metal ions from the soil into rivers and lakes.
d) As a result, phytoplankton and aquatic organisms may die.
e) Reduces the _______________ of animals and plants as well as soil organisms.
f) Causes destructionof chlorophyll and photosynthetic tissue, thus affecting plant ________.
g) _________ building, limestone and sandstone structures, airplanes, cars and iron bridges.
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 2. These gases dissolve in water 1. The burning of fossil fuels in
droplets in the atmosphere and power stations, factories, and
3. Acid rain is formed when are converted to sulphuric acid motor vehicles releases sulphur
sulphur dioxide and nitrogen and nitric acid. dioxide and nitrogen dioxide.
dioxide dissolve in rain water.
The pH of rain water is below
5.0.

ACID RAIN

4. Effects of acid rain:

a) Damages the leaves of plants, thereby reducing photosynthesis.
b) Soil becomes acidic and less suitable for planting of crops.
c) Causes leaching of heavy metal ions from the soil into rivers and lakes.
d) As a result, phytoplankton and aquatic organisms may die.
e) Reduces the population of animals and plants as well as soil organisms.
f) Causes destructionof chlorophyll and photosynthetic tissue, thus affecting plant growth.
g) Corrodes building, limestone and sandstone structures, airplanes, cars and iron bridges.
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