Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from the burning of fossil fuels which react with water and oxygen in the air to form acids. When acid rain reaches the earth, it flows across the surface and soils, entering water systems and making waters acidic. Acid rain harms aquatic environments by making waters toxic and absorbing aluminum from soils. It also damages forests by depleting nutrients from soils and releasing aluminum, harming trees' ability to absorb water and reproduce. Reducing emissions from fossil fuels and promoting alternative energy sources can help lessen acid rain.

1. ACID RAIN BY: AMY HUYNH : SENIOR R

2. Acid Rain Acid rain can be caused by emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfer dioxide and nitrogen oxide which reacts with water molecules to make acid, it also reacts with oxygen and other substances. These gasses can be caused by cars, factories, and many other things that produce gasses. The most important gas which leads to acidification is sulfur dioxide. Emissions of nitrogen oxides which are oxidized to form nitric acid are of increasing importance due to stricter controls on emissions of sulfur containing compounds.

5. Many other animals that may not be aquatic, may also get effected due to the fact that they may eat an aquatics creature. Like a bird eating a fish.

7. The effects of acid rain, combined with other environmental stressors, leave trees and plants less able to withstand cold temperatures, insects, and terrible disease. This may also inhibit trees' ability to reproduce. Some soils are better able to neutralize acids than others.