Acid Rain
Acid Precipitation: Causes, Effects, and Implications
Contents
1 Introduction
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2 What is Acid Precipitation?
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2.1 Definition
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2.2 Common Pollutants and Reactions Involved
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2.3 Sources of Acid Precipitation Pollutants
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3 The Harmful Effects of Acid Precipitation
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3.1 Effects on Aquatic Systems
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3.2 Effects on Forests and Other Terrestrial Ecosystems
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3.3 Effects on Man-Made Structures and Materials
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3.4 Effects on Human Health
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4 Global Implications of the Acid Precipitation Problem
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4.1 Air Pollution Migration
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4.2 The International Challenge ....................
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5 Conclusion
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6 References
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Acid Precipitation: Causes, Effects, and Implications
1 Introduction
Air pollution is a well-recognized environmental problem throughout the world.
Studies have shown, time and time again, that the environmental and health-based impacts of air pollution are both detrimental and undeniable. One of the most important forms of air pollution for our society as a whole to recognize and deal with in an expedient manner is acid precipitation. Because of the very nature of this type of air pollution, the direct and indirect effects of acid precipitation are both far-reaching and difficult to get under control. Understanding more about the causes,...
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