Question 1
Which of the following is a primary source of acid rain?
A. Evaporation from oceans
B. Combustion of fossil fuels
C. Photosynthesis in plants
D. Melting of polar ice caps
Question 2
What environmental damage is NOT typically caused by acid rain?
A. Deforestation
B. Ocean acidification
C. Soil nutrient depletion
D. Erosion of historical monuments
Question 3
Which of the following is a strategy to reduce emissions causing acid rain?
A. Increasing the use of coal-fired power plants
B. Using catalytic converters in vehicles
C. Deforestation
D. Overfishing
Question 4
Which of the following lakes would be most susceptible to the effects of acid rain?
A. A lake with a high limestone content
B. A lake in an industrial area
C. A lake in a desert region
D. A lake surrounded by dense forests
Question 5
What is the primary component responsible for the acidification of rain?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Sulphur dioxide
C. Methane
D. Hydrogen
Question 6
a) Explain the primary sources of acid rain and how they contribute to its formation. [3]
b) Describe one significant environmental impact of acid rain on freshwater ecosystems. [2]
Question 7
a) What is the significance of the pH scale in relation to acid deposition? [2]
b) How does acid rain affect the structural integrity of buildings and monuments, especially those made of limestone? [3]
Question 8
a) Describe the mechanism of buffer action in the context of soil and how it can resist changes in pH due to acid rain. [3]
b) Why is continuous acid deposition detrimental to the buffering capacity of soil? [2]
Question 9
a) What are the primary gases responsible for acid deposition? [2]
b) How do these gases originate from human activities? [3]
c) Explain the term "dry deposition" in the context of acid deposition. [2]
Question 10
a) Describe the relationship between acid rain and the pH level of soil. [3]
b) How can acid rain affect agricultural practices? [3]
c) Suggest a method to mitigate the effects of acid rain on agriculture. [2]