Question 1

Which of the following is an Anthropogeniccause of Acid Precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Combustion of fossil fuel

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Decaying vegetation

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Volcanic eruptions

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Lightning

Question 2

What are the two main pollutants that cause Acid Precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides

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Phosphorus dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides

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Carbon dioxide and Nitrogen monoxide

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Hydrochloride and Oxygen

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a harmful effect of Acid Precipitation?

Accepted Answer

It decreases acidity and aluminum level in lakes and streams.

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It dissolves the nutrients present in soil.

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It worsens existing respiratory health problems.

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It corrodes metals and peels of paint in buildings.

Question 4

What is the other name for sulfuric acid?

Accepted Answer

Oil of vitriol

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Caustic soda

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Spirit of niter

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Aqua fortis

Question 5

Why is normal or clean rain slightly acidic?

Accepted Answer

Because carbon dioxide dissolves into it forming carbonic acid.

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Because sulfur dioxide dissolves into it forming sulfuric acid.

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Because fluorine gas dissolves into it forming hydrofluoric acid.

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Because nitrogen dioxide dissolves into it forming nitric acid.

Question 6

What is the major natural source of Oxides of Nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

Lightning

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Wildfires

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Volcanic eruptions

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Decaying vegetations

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an Acid?

Accepted Answer

Turns red litmus paper into blue

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Reacts with bases to form salts

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Reacts with some metalsto liberate hydrogen

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Tastes sour

Question 8

What is TRUE about acid precipitation?

Accepted Answer

It damages aquatic wildlife by increasing the aluminum level.

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Only human activities cause its formation.

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It nourishes the soil promoting healthy growth for plants.

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The acids that precipitate are phosphoric and carbonic acids.

Question 9

Which of the following statements are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

I, II, III & IV

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II & IV

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I, II, &III

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I & II

Question 10

Is it harmful to walk in acid rain, or even swim in a lake affected by acid rain?

Accepted Answer

No, as it is not different from normal or clean rain.

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Yes, as it may corrode our skin leading to cancer.

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Yes, as it can poison us to death.

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No, as it is actually beneficial to our health.

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