PRESENTED BY :AMOL PATIL (19)

What is Acid Rain?

It is rain whose Ph has decreased and therefore been turned acidic after having mixed with sulphur or nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere.

The Formation of Acid Rain

The rest reacts with sunlight and ozone in the atmosphere; nitric acid (HNO3), and sulphuric acid (H2SO4) are produced
Burn fossil fuels in
Transport, Industry, Homes, power stations

NO2

SO2

Some falls back to Earth close to the dry particles, gas and aerosols. It is dissolved in the moisture and results into acid rain

Gas, Oil, Coal

How is nitrogen and sulphuric dioxide formed?

Burning Fossil Fuels (coal oil or gas)
When sulphur is burned it reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere and it produces Sulphur dioxide.

Sulphur dioxide dissolves in rain, making it more acidic.

It lowers its pH to 5.8

Impacts of Acid Rain

Acid rain can impact; Surface water (rivers, lakes etc.) and aquatic animals Soils Forests and vegetation Human health Building and the urban environment

Effects On Forests

Acid rain can have terrible effects on a forest. The acid takes away important minerals from the leaves and the soil. Minerals are like vitamins for trees and plants. Without them, trees and plants cannot grow properly. They lose their leaves and become very weak. They are no longer strong enough to fight against illnesses and frost. They become very ill and can even die.

Effect on Fish
During the winter dangerously acidic pollutants have built up in the snow and when the snow melts in spring all the acid drains into the water system killing many fish. Even those who survive suffer from Acid Stress Other affect on the fish are reduced egg composition, decreased growth.

These mass fish disappearances affects the birds and eventually our whole ecosystem.

Impact on Society
Our historical monuments and statues are being decayed by acid rain which could deprive future generations from seeing such beautiful sculptures and buildings.

Health Problems
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) gases turn in to particles that can be inhaled deep into people's lungs. Asthma and Bronchitis.

CAUSES & EFECTS OF ACID RAIN

Solutions to Acid Rain

Decide which fossil fuels burn more clearly. Research new less-pollutant methods Fit scrubbers into factorys chimneys, which are chemical filters that remove impurities such as sulphur from smoke. The government can take action. Cars can be fitted with special converters which remove dangerous chemicals

Why do some factory owners refuse to try new environmentally safe methods?

1.It is an additional pay they have to make

2. Their profits may go down. 3. They are not aware of the dangers of acid rain.

What Can Individuals do to Reduce Acid Rain?

Walk instead of drive.

Avoid burning fires.

Avoid using air conditioner or leaving the computer on. Recycle and reuse as much as possible.

Thank you