Tommy Ta

Introduction

Acid Rain is an Environmental problem that many countries in the world have to face. Acid Rain can be caused by natural weather events, but human activities are the main drivers of Acid Rain. This project discusses the various aspects of Acid Rain, such as how they're formed, what damages they cause, and solutions to lessen the amount of Acid Rain formation. If we can better manage the harmful compounds that we release into the atmosphere, then there is hope that this disaster can be mitigated.

What is Acid Rain?

Natural sources vs. anthropogenic sources
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide

Acid Rain Process

Wet deposition vs. dry deposition
Sulfuric acid and nitric acid

Effects of Acid Rain

Water and fishes
Human health
Plants
Buildings, sculptures, cars, etc.

Solutions

Alternative energy sources
Restore damaged environments
Clean smokestacks
Individual responsibilities

Tommy Ta

HGEC 630 - Meteorology

Professor Park

Interterm 2013

Chapman University