Transcript Acid rain
Acid rain By Cory Phillips and Kelsey Sheetka Where is Acid Rain a problem? Acid Rain is a problem in eastern Canada. Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are hit the hardest because their water and soil cant fight the consequences of acid rain. However in places that have lakes and soils resting on granite bedrock cant neutralize perspiration. This is found in Alberta, Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, parts of western British Columbia, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. What is Acid Rain?? Acid rain is a term for rain, snow or sleet that has been polluted by sulfuric or nitric acids. Acid rain harms thousands of lakes, rivers and streams worldwide, as well as killing fish and wildlife. How to stop Acid Rain Some ways to stop Acid Rain are by not using electricity unless you have to, use public transportation such as buses or walk when you can. How Acid Rain affects Humans Humans can become really sick or even die from the effects of Acid Rain. The major problem that Acid Rain causes is respiratory problems. People find it hard to breath, especially people with asthma. Asthma as well as headaches, coughs and throat irritations can be caused from the sulfur dioxides and nitrogen oxides from Acid Rain. The effects of acid rain -Acid rain can increase the acidity of lakes, dams and streams and cause the death of aquatic life. -Acid rain can increase the acidity of soil, and shallow groundwater -Acid rain erodes buildings and monuments. Causes Some causes of acid rain are gas emissions from factories, power plants and vehicles that run on fossil fuels. Acid Rain Graph This graph shows how many gases are produced by power stations, vehicles and other things. Pictures of Acid Rain Trivia Does acid rain effect humans? Does acid rain wreck the environment A) Yes A)Yes B) No B) No C) I don’t know C) I don’t know Cory’s Credits Thanks to Victoria And Hyun min for helping me to Thanks to Kelsey for being my partner. Thanks to Devon. Thanks to Mr.Macintyre Cory’s References http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/Envfacts/fac ts/acidrain.htm http://www.geocities.com/narilily/acidrain.html Kelsey’s Credits Thank you Mr. MacIntyre for showing us how to do PowerPoint. Thanks to Victoria for watching my PowerPoint And Thanks to Cory for being my partner. Kelsey’s References http://www.raintreehealth.co.uk/data/green/greenimages/sulfurdi.jpg