What is Acid Rain? A form of air pollution, currently a subject of controversy because of widespread environmental damage it has been blamed. It forms when oxides of sulfur and nitrogen combine with atmospheric moisture to make sulfuric and nitric acids, which then can be carried long distances from their source before they are released by rain. The pollution may also take the form of snow or fog or be precipitated in dry forms. Effects. …
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…also make sure that industries in their community meet state and federal emissions regulations. Disposing of harmful chemicals such as gasoline, used car oil, anti-freeze exc. Bibliography Microsoft Encarta 1999 Growler encyclopedia 1998 http://www.k12.hi.us/~cmark/AcidRain/index.html http://www.epa.gov/docs/acidrain/student/people.html http://www.angelfire.com/ks/boredwalk/ http://www.handilinks.com/cat1/a/18055.htm http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/mhx/acidt.htm Http://www.epa.gov