Asked by Zixin Zhang on May 07, 2024
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What is the proper definition of acid rain?
A) the wet deposition of secondary pollutants onto the Earth's surface
B) the wet and dry deposition of secondary pollutants onto the Earth's surface
C) the dry deposition of secondary pollutants onto the Earth's surface
D) the wet and dry deposition of primary pollutants onto the Earth's surface
Acid Rain
Precipitation with a lower pH than normal, caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from industrial processes and vehicles, which can harm ecosystems and human-made structures.
Secondary Pollutants
Pollutants that are not emitted directly into the air, but form when primary pollutants react in the atmosphere.
Earth's Surface
The outermost layer of the Earth, encompassing both land masses and water bodies.
- Distinguish and sort major and minor pollutants found outdoors.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and sort major and minor pollutants found outdoors.
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